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Author
Bradbury, A. G. W. | Shafizadeh, F.
Title
Role of Oxygen Chemisorption in Low-Temperature Ignition of Cellulose.
Coporate
Montana Univ., Missoula
Journal
Combustion and Flame, Vol. 37, 85-89, 1980
Sponsor
National Bureau of Standards, Gaithersburg, MD
Keywords
oxygen | low temperature | ignition | cellulose | smoldering combustion | cellulosic materials
Identifiers
oxygen chemisorption
Abstract
Destructive fires involving flaming combustion of cellulosic materials often start with smoldering at lower temperatures. Recent studies show that about 70% of household fires start in this manner.