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Need an example of a self-sufficient flammable liquid?
I'm not a chemistry guy so forgive me for not knowing the terminology :D
Are there any flammable liquids that have all the oxygen they need, such that they couldn't be extinguished by being placed under a bell jar? For example, Thermite has all the oxygen it needs to react (in the form of FeO3) so it can still burn in an otherwise anaerobic environment. I'm looking for a liquid fuel with that same property.
Thanks for your insight!
I'm not a chemistry guy so forgive me for not knowing the terminology :D
Are there any flammable liquids that have all the oxygen they need, such that they couldn't be extinguished by being placed under a bell jar? For example, Thermite has all the oxygen it needs to react (in the form of FeO3) so it can still burn in an otherwise anaerobic environment. I'm looking for a liquid fuel with that same property.
Thanks for your insight!
Edit- After a bit more research, what I'm looking for is some type of liquid monopropellant. Any info helps, but I'm especially looking for something that burns rather than explodes, and the less exotic the better. Thanks again! The info so far has been helpful!
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- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
Interesting question!
In case of general carbon rich fuels, (Energy needed to break C-C) < (Energy released by C-O) hence causing the substance to disintegrate. The difference energy appears as light and heat, which we call flame.
Drop Na in H2O, it has a flaming reaction in absence of oxygen.
