HowDoes This Compare to OtherGases?
What Does “IdealCombustionRatio” Mean? Propane vapour will burn in any mixture within its range of flammability, but combustion may not always be efficient. As a result, most gas appliance burners are designed and adjusted to burn an ideal gas/oxygen mixture. This mixture is commonly referred to as the “Ideal Combustion Ratio”. Even with an ideal mixture of propane and oxygen, there must be a source of ignition for combustion to take place. Propane will not burn on its own. Back to Top What are Sources of Ignition? Ignition sources are usually expressed as the minimum temperature needed for a mixture of propane and oxygen to ignite. Ignition temperature of propane: approximately 920F That may seem high, but compared to a common sulfur match, it isn’t: Ignition temperature of a sulfur match: as high as 3,000F A common ignition source for propane is another flame, such as the flame of a pilot, match or electronic igniter. There are others. Many develop enough heat to ignite a combustible
