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No, three things are needed the ignite a fire, carbon (fuel), oxygen and heat.

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Can ash burn in a fire?

Yes, ash can burn in a fire because it is made up of carbon and other combustible materials that can ignite and continue to burn when exposed to heat and oxygen.


Does fire need carbon to burn?

No, fire does not need carbon to burn. Fire requires three elements to ignite and sustain: heat, fuel, and oxygen. Carbon is a common fuel source for fires, but other materials like wood, paper, and gas can also serve as fuel for combustion.


How many percent of oxygen level to ignite the fire?

A minimum of 16% oxygen concentration is needed to sustain a fire. This level is known as the lower flammability limit (LFL) for oxygen. Below this threshold, there is not enough oxygen to support combustion and ignite a fire.


How do hydrocarbons ignite?

Hydrocarbons react with oxygen; the products are water and carbon dioxide.


What elements does not need to be present for fire to exist oxgen carbon monoxide fuel or combusible material or heat?

Carbon monoxide is not necessary for fire to exist. Fire requires fuel or combustible material, oxygen, and heat to ignite and sustain combustion. Carbon monoxide is a byproduct of incomplete combustion and is not a component of the fire triangle.


How does oxygen distribute fire?

Oxygen does not distribute fire. Fire is a chemical reaction between oxygen and some flammable substance. Fire cannot burn without oxygen, and the more oxygen there is, the hotter and faster a fire will burn. More oxygen also makes it easier for materials to ignite.


Could oxygen start a fire?

Not on its own. To have a fire you need three ingredients: fuel, oxygen, and heat. Fire is a chemical reaction between oxygen and some flammable fuel. The heat is needed to ignite and sustain the reaction. Our atmosphere is 21% oxygen, which makes fire possible here. Oxygen tanks, which contain pure oxygen, are a fire hazard because higher concentrations of oxygen make it easier for flammable materials to ignite and allow a fire to burn hotter and spread faster.


What is fire attracted to?

Fire is attracted to oxygen, fuel, and heat. It requires these three components to ignite and sustain a flame.


How much oxygen does a fire need to ignite?

Fires require oxygen to ignite and sustain combustion. In general, fires need around 16% to 17% of oxygen in the air to burn. This oxygen level is typically found in the Earth's atmosphere.


Why can't pure oxygen ignite?

Oxygen is neither combustible nor flammable. It supports the combustion of a combustible substance. For example, if you light a match and expose it to pure oxygen, the flame will grow larger and brighter while it's in the oxygen, but the oxygen itself will not ignite.


Does carbon dioxide react same like hydrogen to a fire?

No. Hydrogen will easily ignite if it comes in contact if fire. Carbon dioxide is not flammable at all and can even be used to put out a fire.


How carbon dioxide control fire?

3 elements are needed for a fire: fuel, oxygen (air), and heat. The carbon dioxide is used to displace the oxygen being used in a fire. Since fire has no more oxygen available because it is replaced by the carbon dioxide, the fire will go out.