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between us we have dispelled the willow myth
That's probably true, within some degree of approximation. There will be some difference, depending on the mineral content, which subtracts from the carbon, but that's not likely to be a huge factor. As yet, I can't think of a simple way of measuring gas production in isolation.Physically speaking, gas production should always be about the same.
The tests I've done so far with my simple mortar-style eprouvette don't really distinguish between 'the cat' and willow, despite the significant difference in burning speeds. Perhaps that's an indication that the gas production is more or less the same, but I can't be sure.
I'll have to keep thinking about it, but I remain open to suggestions.