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Combustion processes seem quite simple at first glance. If the molecular formula of the combustible substance is known, the reaction equation can be quickly established and the matter is settled. Carbon becomes CO2, hydrogen becomes H2O. And incomplete combustion, i.e. when there is too little oxygen, produces carbon monoxide. The course of combustion reactions is nevertheless one of the most complex chemical reactions. The elucidation of the detailed chemical sequence of combustion processes is an important task for technology. In the context of “technical combustion”, processes in combustion plants and combustion engines are optimized. Let us venture a deeper insight into the topic.
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Schmiermund, T. (2023). The Chemistry of Combustion. In: The Chemistry Knowledge for Firefighters. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-64423-2_40
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