Combustion Analysis

Combustion analysis is a scientific method used to determine the composition of a material, typically organic compounds, by burning a sample and measuring the resulting gases. When the sample combusts, it produces carbon dioxide, water, and other gases, which are collected and analyzed. By measuring these gases, scientists can calculate the amounts of elements like carbon, hydrogen, and sometimes nitrogen in the original sample. This process helps identify chemical formulas and understand the material's composition, commonly used in chemistry labs to analyze fuels, pharmaceuticals, and other compounds.