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Chemistry / Is water combustible? Under what circumstances might it burn?
« on: 22/06/2008 17:18:53 »
I have been told that when water is under the correct circumstances (such as pressure and temperature) and then has a catalyst in the form of an explosion added then water vapour can become flammable!
I was told this when discussing alternative methods for improving fuel sources in cars.
I was told (by someone who is either telling the truth or mistaken) that in the sixties he knew someone that ran a mini 1000 with an extended ram jet. This allowed him to run the car on a mixture of paraffin (illegal) and water.
What are the necessary conditions needed to create the above environment for water to become explosive/flammable?
I was told this when discussing alternative methods for improving fuel sources in cars.
I was told (by someone who is either telling the truth or mistaken) that in the sixties he knew someone that ran a mini 1000 with an extended ram jet. This allowed him to run the car on a mixture of paraffin (illegal) and water.
What are the necessary conditions needed to create the above environment for water to become explosive/flammable?