|
Substance |
Formula |
enthalpy
of combustion measurement |
|
sucrose
(table sugar) |
C12H22O11(s) |
-5644 |
|
octane
(component of gasoline) |
C8H18(l) |
-5471 |
|
glucose
(simple sugar found in fruit) |
C6H12O6(s) |
-2808 |
|
propane |
C3H8(g) |
-2219 |
|
ethanol |
C2H5OH
(l) |
-1367 |
|
methane (the
major component of natural gas) |
CH4(g) |
-891 |
|
methanol
(wood alcohol) |
CH3OH(l) |
-726 |
|
carbon
(graphite) |
C(s) |
-394 |
|
hydrogen |
H2(g) |
-286 |