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There might be many candidates for the title of most flammable wood. That makes this question difficult (if not impossible) to answer. But let's investigate and see what we can learn.
Certainly the higher the water content of a piece of wood, the less flammable that wood is. But there are situations with many woods where an investigator can find a piece with a lot of resin in it. Another term for resin is tree sap. That piece of wood with sap in it can really take off and burn, as that's because the resin is flammable. Resin is actually a hydrocarbon secretion of trees, and it is composed primarily of volatile terpenes. The most volatile wood is a dry one with a good deal of sap in it, and arguablly the most "sappy" tree is a fir tree of some sort.
There are some other variables that might be considered. We're probably talking about untreated wood, so let's leave out wood treatments. The density of wood will have an effect on its flammability, and if you think about it, you can see why. You can set a dry block of balsa wood afire with a match, buy you'd never be able to get a wet block of oak to start burning. Not even with a box of matches.
What else can I help you with?
What are the 5 sentences for flammable?
1. Oil is a flammable substance. 2. My house made of wood is flammable. 3. If your spray your wood with gasoline it becomes flammable. 4. If you don't put out your ciggerette you can make your bed flammable. 5. when your crash your car be careful because it can become flammable.
Which is more flamable oil based or latex or stain when dried on wood?
Neither. Once they are dried the wood is the most flammable component. According to the National Paint and Coatings Association, conventional paints and coatings do not increase the flame spread of either non-flammable or flammable substrates upon which they are applied.
Does wood have a flamable range?
Yes, wood has a flammable range. The flammable range of wood is typically between 5% and 25% when it comes to its combustion in the presence of oxygen. Outside of this range, wood will not burn effectively.
What is the flammable gas released by wood?
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What is one of woods property?
Wood is flammable.
What can be four different types of flammable matter?
Gasoline, propane, paper, and wood are all examples of flammable materials.
What compound in wood makes it burn?
Cellulose is the main flammable component of wood.
What is the minimum distance allowed between a flammable storage cabinet and a radio?
The minimum distance between flammable material & radio depends the amount of radiation of radio. The flammable things may be wood because the cabinet is wood.
Why does wood make fire spread?
Wood is highly flammable because it contains cellulose, which is a flammable organic compound. When wood is heated, the cellulose breaks down into smaller molecules, releasing flammable gases like carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide. These gases ignite easily, enabling the fire to spread rapidly through the wood.
What does cotton plastic wood and glass have in common?
None are flammable
What is the most flammable liquid?
The most flammable liquid is diethyl ether.
What is an example of a flammable?
flammable means it can catch on fire. some substances that can catch on fire are... wood cloth hair(yuck) carpet
