Lycopodium powder

Description

Professor Hal Sosabowski creates imposing sheets of flame in front of his face using lycopodium powder - a finely divided carbohydrate powder. This impressive spectacle illustrates how a large surface area can increase the rate of reaction. Professor Hal Sosabowski is a committed chemistry educator, evangelist and communicator. Hal shows us how to safely recreate his inspirational demonstrations, which are both educational and spectacular.

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1 min

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Date of Publication

2010

Database

Alexander Street

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