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  2. Wood ash - Wikipedia

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    The burning of wood results in about 6–10% ashes on average. [2] The residue ash of 0.43 and 1.82 percent of the original mass of burned wood (assuming dry basis, meaning that H 2 O is driven off) is produced for certain woods if it is pyrolized until all volatiles disappear and it is burned at 350 °C (662 °F) for 8 hours.

  3. Ash - Wikipedia

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    Ash is the solid remnants of fires. [1] Specifically, ash refers to all non-aqueous, non-gaseous residues that remain after something burns.In analytical chemistry, to analyse the mineral and metal content of chemical samples, ash is the non-gaseous, non-liquid residue after complete combustion.

  4. 9 Creative Uses For Fireplace Ashes - AOL

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    Then, once the ashes have built up, you may discard them completely to keep your chimney safe. But halt! Before you throw away your ashes completely, you should know about the many different uses ...

  5. Potash - Wikipedia

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    Hardwood could generate ashes at the rate of 60 to 100 bushels per acre (500 to 900 m 3 /km 2). In 1790, the sale of ashes could generate $3.25 to $6.25 per acre ($800 to $1,500/km 2) in rural New York State – nearly the same rate as hiring a laborer to clear the same area. Potash making became a major industry in British North America.

  6. What is Ash Wednesday? Why do Christians wear ashes and ... - AOL

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    Therefore, ashes represent both death and repentance. What is the purpose of ashes on the forehead? The purpose of ashes dates back to early Roman practices, according to britannica.com .

  7. Ash glaze - Wikipedia

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    If the ash is very thick, there may be sufficient phosphorus to give an "opalescent blue"; [7] rice-husk ash is good for this. "Natural" ash glaze from ash falling in the kiln tends to collect thickly on the shoulders of typical shapes of storage jar, and begin to drip down the walls of the vessel.

  8. When and what is Ash Wednesday? Why Christians wear ashes to ...

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    Therefore, ashes represent both death and repentance. What is the purpose of ashes on the forehead? The purpose of ashes dates back to early Roman practices, according to britannica.com .

  9. Fraxinus - Wikipedia

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    European ash in flower Narrow-leafed ash (Fraxinus angustifolia) shoot with leaves. Fraxinus (/ ˈ f r æ k s ɪ n ə s /), commonly called ash, is a genus of plants in the olive and lilac family, Oleaceae, [4] and comprises 45–65 species of usually medium-to-large trees, most of which are deciduous trees, although some subtropical species are evergreen trees.