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Proximate analysis continued• Sample is heated (carbonized) to 950˚C• Volatile matter (VM) is released from sample• Tar: monomers of (hemi)cellulose, lignin polymers• Gas: CO, H 2 , CH 4 , CO 2 , H 2 O…• Weight loss gives VM contentY VM = weight loss / dry weight(wt % d.b.)/ <strong>Mechanical</strong> <strong>Engineering</strong> 18-11-2011 PAGE 20

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