物理化学过程 Products of burning mainly water and carbon dioxide Carbon particles consumed here or lower Luminous carbon zone Carbon particles formed here or lower Carbon particles become incandescent Main reaction zone: Chemical reactions Fuel vaporized Reaction zone with and decomposed C2 and CH emissions Oxygen diffusing into Thin dead space reaction zone Liquid fuel climbs wick Processes in the flame Jearl Walker(1978)The Physics and Chemistry Underlying the Infinite Charm of a Candle Flame 《燃烧学基础》蜡烛火焰介绍 陈正（北京大学工学院cz@pku.edu.cn) 《燃烧学基础》蜡烛火焰介绍 陈正 ( 北京大学 工学院 cz@pku.edu.cn) 物理化学过程 Jearl Walker (1978) The Physics and Chemistry Underlying the Infinite Charm of a Candle Flame Carbon particles consumed here or lower Carbon particles formed here or lower Main reaction zone: Chemical reactions Reaction zone with C2 and CH emissions Oxygen diffusing into reaction zone Liquid fuel climbs wick Thin dead space Fuel vaporized and decomposed Carbon particles become incandescent Luminous carbon zone Products of burning mainly water and carbon dioxide Processes in the flame 7