(1) The only condition where decrepitation might take place is in the low temperature, high strain metamorphic environment.(2) Mixed together with oxidisers, these compounds combust by producing small explosions or u2018 decrepitation u2019 at the surface of the burning mixture.(3) Pellets with Portland cement, after drying, did not present decrepitation , showing a correlation between the decrepitation, moisture content and mechanical strength of the pellet.(4) Some pyrrhotite is relatively unstable in humid environments, decrepitating like pyrite.(5) In addition, it also resists compaction and promotes decrepitation of the alloy.(6) In this work, the decrepitation process was examined with regard to mechanical properties and microstructure.(7) The concentrate must expand to a high degree without decrepitating , and the expanded particles must be strong enough to withstand handling.(8) The rock is so thoroughly altered it decrepitates on exposure to the atmosphere.(9) On heating in a closed tube it decrepitates slightly, blackens and gives off water having an alkaline reaction.(10) Furthermore, much marcasite is highly unstable when exposed to the atmosphere and decrepitates quickly.
