[Stoves] mesh wick finals

[AJH]

On Thu, 08 Jun 2006 07:05:51 -0600, Thomas Reed wrote:

>Dear Jigme and All:
>
>Pure CO has a very low burning velocity 

Yes


>and probably narrow flamability 
>limits.  

It seems not as it has a flammability range of from ~10% to ~75% in
air according to the University of Arizona risk management.


>Contrary to popular opinion, charcoal freshly created  at 400C 
>still has a significant (10 mole %?) hydrogen content and hydrogen makes 
>all other fuels MUCH more combustible. 

Yes at that heat less than 80% of the char will be fixed carbon
>
>Maybe the "old charcoal" had lost its volatiles.  Keep up the good 
>work!  Love your"wick".

Seems reasonable, tars used elsewhere definitely oxidise over time.

AJH