At what temperature does wood spontaneously combust?

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At what temperature does wood spontaneously combust?

2006-11-02 22:29:59 · 4 answers · asked by muhammaddarwish 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics

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Well , dry wood is mostly cellulose and so is paper so if you believe Ray Bradbury that should be "Fahrenheit 451"

http://www.amazon.com/Fahrenheit-451-Ray-Bradbury/dp/0345342968

2006-11-02 22:42:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Depends on the type of wood, but around 315degC = 599deg F.

2006-11-03 09:58:16 · answer #2 · answered by JJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

451 degree F

2006-11-03 06:57:32 · answer #3 · answered by Mita T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

624 deg f

2006-11-03 06:33:03 · answer #4 · answered by thankuberry 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋