2006-09-06 11:44:11 · 6 answers · asked by rocknrollgirl1991 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
It's just hyperfine carbon granules that are produced (usually) by incomplete combustion of a carbon based fuel.
Doug
2006-09-06 11:47:11 · answer #1 · answered by doug_donaghue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i was going to say carbon black a powder formed from the burning of primative fuels like coal and wood and coke gases can produce this on the cover of a propane stove
2006-09-06 18:55:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Tiny particles of mostly carbon.
2006-09-06 18:47:13 · answer #3 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Soot, also called lampblack or black carbon, is a dark powdery deposit of unburned fuel residues, usually composed mainly of amorphous carbon..."
2006-09-06 18:48:00 · answer #4 · answered by maegical 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is mainly carbon based, and caused by incomplete combustion.
2006-09-06 18:47:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
smoke. fire.
2006-09-06 18:47:17 · answer #6 · answered by leppardrules 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋