Daily Archives: September 1, 2016

Some types of stump remover are nearly pure potassium nitrate.
Get Potassium Nitrate from a Store A lot of readers have asked me where they can find potassium nitrate or saltpeter, which is a common ingredient in many pyrotechnic recipes and other home science projects. The answer: stump remover. Spectracide’s Stump Remover is potassium nitrate. In the United States it can […]

Where to Get Potassium Nitrate (Saltpeter)

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The dancing charcoal chemistry demonstration is extremely exothermic, so your test tube might break. Use caution!. Neil Tackaberry, Flickr
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 […]

Dancing Charcoal Chemistry Demonstration

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