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The '''combustion process''' is an exothermic chemical reaction of a chemical with oxygen. In the context of [[combustion cannon]]s, this refers to the reaction of a [[fuel]], usually a hydrocarbon (ussually propane) with atmospheric oxygen, producing carbon dioxide, water, and heat. The heat produces sufficient pressure to propel the projectile out the barrel. | The '''combustion process''' is an exothermic chemical reaction of a chemical with oxygen. In the context of [[combustion cannon]]s, this refers to the reaction of a [[fuel]], usually a hydrocarbon (ussually propane) with atmospheric oxygen, producing carbon dioxide, water, and heat. The heat produces sufficient pressure to propel the projectile out the barrel. | ||
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Revision as of 13:06, 25 October 2005
The combustion process is an exothermic chemical reaction of a chemical with oxygen. In the context of combustion cannons, this refers to the reaction of a fuel, usually a hydrocarbon (ussually propane) with atmospheric oxygen, producing carbon dioxide, water, and heat. The heat produces sufficient pressure to propel the projectile out the barrel. This article is a stub. You can help by expanding it
