Burning aluminum cans...?

[oldspark]

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Cause they dont have a MM BWS. :cheese:[/quote]
Okay, and that is shorthand for...?[/quote] Moisture Meter, kind of a running joke between backwoods and me.

 

[WES999]

Does the empty can have to be stacked outside in the wind for a year? Got a case im going to have to split up.

Yes, one should not burn green cans. ;-)

 

[tfdchief]

Burning wood makes creosote, more or less.

 

[bluedogz]

I think that might be a bit like chewing up some flour and water and thinking you made bread without baking.

I find myself looking for something like this to tell people with chemistry questions (like the copper pipe Q) and you just killed it. Excellent.

I usually make chili references

I actually do this for a living... trust a professional.

 

[oldspark]

Burning wood makes creosote, more or less.

If done correctly you will have very little to speak of as many members have reported in this forum, bad burning practices is where the the problem comes from.

 

[tfdchief]

Burning wood makes creosote, more or less.

If done correctly you will have very little to speak of as many members have reported in this forum, bad burning practices is where the the problem comes from.

That's what I said, "more or less".

 

[oldspark]

Burning wood makes creosote, more or less.

If done correctly you will have very little to speak of as many members have reported in this forum, bad burning practices is where the the problem comes from.

That's what I said, "more or less".

That's what I said.

 

[MrWhoopee]

As far as I could determine, Aluminum releases 13000 Btu's per pound when burned.

Remember the solid rocket booster on either side of the space shuttle when it takes off? The oxidizer in these things is ammonium perchlorate and the main fuel is powdered aluminum.

The same goes for firecrackers of all sizes - potassium perchlorate oxidizer and powdered aluminum fuel.

As soon as pure Aluminum is exposed to air it "burns" ever so slightly on the surface to form a very tough clear aluminum oxide skin which cuts off the air to prevent further burning. However, if you get the aluminum hot enough like when you throw a beer can in a hot fire you can defeat this skin and the rest of the can will burn.

SHHHHHHHHHHHHHH, you have just told them how to make flash powder.

You both will be getting a visit from Homeland Security. Pack a bag, the accomodations at Gitmo leave much to be desired. Don't bother calling your attorney.

 

[tfdchief]

Burning wood makes creosote, more or less.

If done correctly you will have very little to speak of as many members have reported in this forum, bad burning practices is where the the problem comes from.

That's what I said, "more or less".

That's what I said.

 

[begreen]

This topic has tons of posts on it, going back to thread 288. It's an olddddd doggy. Closing thread as it has been looked at in just about every way imaginable.

https://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/288/