Effect of fire-extinguishing agents on combustion of sucrose

A. Broido

doi:10.1126/science.133.3465.1701

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Effect of fire-extinguishing agents on combustion of sucrose

Formally Refereed

Authors:

A. Broido

Year:

1961

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Pacific Southwest Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1126/science.133.3465.1701

Source:

Science. 133(3465): 1701-1702

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Abstract

Although sucrose and cellulose are both carbohydrates of basically similar composition, the very materials which have been found to be most effective in preventing flaming combustion of cellulose are also effective in causing sugar cubes to support flame.

Keywords

pyrolysis, ignition

Citation

Broido, A. 1961. Effect of fire-extinguishing agents on combustion of sucrose. Science. 133(3465): 1701-1702.