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The wood turns black because what is left behind is primarily compounds of carbon

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It happens because it's very smokey in the stove so you probably have the flue shut down. Simply open the flue some so you have a better flame rather then a smolder so it burns cleaner. Also have your chimney serviced at least once a year, try to burn seasoned wood (dry). Remember if you split green wood bring it in the garage 10 days later or so most of it's moisture content is gone and it's ready to burn.

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