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'''Hexamine Fuel Tablets''', also known as '''Esbit''', or '''heat tablets''' are a solid fuel in tablet form. The tablets burn smokelessly, have a high energy density, do not liquify while burning and leave no ashes. Invented in Murrhardt, Germany in 1932, the main component is | '''Hexamine Fuel Tablets''', also known as '''Esbit''', or '''heat tablets''' are a solid fuel in tablet form. The tablets burn smokelessly, have a high energy density, do not liquify while burning and leave no ashes. Invented in Murrhardt, Germany in 1932, the main component is hexamine. "Esbit" is a [[genericized trademark]] as it is used to refer to similar products made by other companies. | ||
The tablets are used for cooking by campers, the military and relief organizations. The tablets are often used with disposable metal stoves that are included with Combat ration packs. Another common use is to provide a safe heat source for model steam engines, such as those manufactured by [[Mamod]]. | The tablets are used for cooking by campers, the military and relief organizations. The tablets are often used with disposable metal stoves that are included with Combat ration packs. Another common use is to provide a safe heat source for model steam engines, such as those manufactured by [[Mamod]]. | ||
