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Cin
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Fireworks

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One of the teachers here would like to know if there is any expt for simulating Fireworks. We do the flame test but she would like a wow expt. 8O
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Jazz
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Re: Fireworks

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hi,
try some of these
http://www.unitednuclear.com/experindex.htm


:wink2:
Cheers Jazz
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smiley
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Re: Fireworks

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Glycerol and Potassium Permanganate, perhaps? Or drive to Canberra and buy some!

K 8-)
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Xenon
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Re: Fireworks

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The "thermite" reaction, described in the CSIS Vol.2, Appendix F (under Aluminium) is a good one. Needs a site specific risk assessment, and don't do it outdoors if there is any chance of rain.
Xe, SD, KOPR
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