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The generally accepted models on the ignition of wood are not valid. So say the authors, who present an improved model, which correlates data on five different woods.
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Koohyar, A.N., Welker, J.R. & Sliepcevich, C.M. The irradiation and ignition of wood by flame. Fire Technol 4, 284–291 (1968). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02588639
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