Pyrolysis and Combustion of Cellulose in the Presence of Inorganic Salts

Abstract

(1) The effects of the various inorganic salts on the thermal decomposition of cellulose were investigated.(2) The combustion of cellulose in the presence of various inorganic salts was measured.(3) It was suggested that the organic vapour produced by the pyrolysis plays an important rôle in the combustion of cellulose and that the major action of the fire-resisting compounds is to prohibit the yield of this vapour.(4) The effect of the inorganic salts on the combustion of cellulose were classified and were explained from the two major factors: the yield of organic vapour and the lowering action of ignition temperature of the charcoal.