Learn where to get potassium nitrate or saltpeter in household chemicals and how to make it yourself from simple ingredients.
Daily Archives: September 1, 2016
Chemistry demonstrations involving fire, color change, and sound leave a lasting impression on students. The “dancing charcoal” demonstration is sure to be a hit! Oxidation of Charcoal by Potassium Nitrate Drop a small piece of charcoal into a test tube of melted potassium nitrate and watch the charcoal dance as […]