2006-06-08 07:32:27 · 14 answers · asked by des demona 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
reply to romaneofrust
i will take that answer with a pinch of salt.
2006-06-08 22:37:47 · update #1
Spontaneous combustion, though due to it's randomness is almost un-studyable, may be studied by the remains of the being combusted. Typically it is believed an instantaneous release of chemicals or electrical impulse let loose by the body interacts with the cells of the body causing them to release all their kinetic energy in the form of heat.
The incineration of the body rarely produces much burning of the surrounding area (drapes, chairs, ect) which also incites a belief of a release of heat deep within the body radiating outward rather than over the entire body combusting simultaneously.
2006-06-08 07:45:02 · answer #1 · answered by sibilant_ghost 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spontaneous combustion occurs when a substance is heated enough to burn without requiring a source of ignition. Therefore, it is controllable, if you keep things cooller than their spontaneous combustion temperature.
2006-06-08 07:55:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you mean spontaneous combustion of people, I blame the communists. I am sure they are behind it. I would look under the bed before going to sleep if I were you
2006-06-10 07:55:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
spontaneous combustion is when an object sparks into flame without any energy (heat) input - for instance white phosphorous.
It can be controlled by placing the object in an inert atmosphere like nitrogen, parafin or noble gases.
Usually it is the concentration of oxygen present that will regulate the rate of the combustion
2006-06-08 07:41:51 · answer #4 · answered by epo1978 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I actual have seen many documentaries in this project. interior the 1800 they believed that it purely occurred to those that drank alcohol. although I actual have seen situations the place an English woman who become mentally challenged from start combusted and died. It has additionally occurred to a retired firefighter, and an previous scientific expert. i in my view do no longer understand what to think of in this project although this is one that has my interest. Peace&Love be with you...~M~
2016-12-13 15:06:43 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just it is the one which gets combusted itself.actually it can be controlled by using some catalysts in the fuel which are getting combusted
2006-06-21 21:38:18 · answer #6 · answered by Naren 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
paper will also spontaneously combust @ 451 degrees farenheit
2006-06-08 07:45:29 · answer #7 · answered by MICHAEL M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The dictionary explains it something like oily rags mix with straw is spontanious and due to the heat generated will turn into a fire
2006-06-08 08:04:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you talking about human spontaneous combustion if so no because we don't no when it will happen that's why its caller
spontaneous
2006-06-08 07:53:58 · answer #9 · answered by The Wanderer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it cant be controlled, thats why its called spontaneous
2006-06-08 07:36:20 · answer #10 · answered by lizarddd 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋