2007-07-05 16:01:32 · 3 answers · asked by Mr. Ask? 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Yes, it is possible to form charcoal from newspapers. Technically, it is not charcoal but charred cellulose, but it could be used in almost any application that charcoal could be used.
Thermal radiation under conditions of little atmospheric oxygen will char newspaper. Also paper pulp, formed into brickette shapes can be charred.
2007-07-08 20:52:00 · answer #1 · answered by Richard 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
It's possible, but would not seem very economical.
You would have to wet down the paper and mash it up and then compress it extremely hard and dry it before the steam combustion that creates charcoal.
2007-07-05 23:08:15 · answer #2 · answered by cattbarf 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
charcoal is partially burnt CHUNKS of wood.
Burning newspaper will only get you ashes which are pure carbon.
2007-07-05 23:04:52 · answer #3 · answered by diburning 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋