Burning Rate Depends on Oxygen Concentration
Kinetics of the Decomposition of Hydrogen Peroxide by Permanganate
Kinetic of Oxidation of Iodide Ion by Peroxide
Reaction Rate Depends on Particle Size
Autocatalysis of Oxalate Ion With Permanganate
Catalytic Decomposition of Hydrogen Peroxide
Explosions of Lycopodium and Other Powders
Old Nassau: The Landolt Reaction With Mercury Indicator
Catalytic Oxidation of Ammonia
Ignition of Hydrogen on a Platinum Catalyst
Slow Decolorization of Permanganate by Ethanol
Explosions of Lycopodium and Other Powders
Description:
A) Lycopodium powder ignites in a closed can, blowing off the lid
B) Lycopodium is lighted in a pile and smolders. Lycopodium is then placed in a turkey baster and blown into a flame. The difference is quite dramatic.
Source: Shakhashiri, B.Z. Chemical demonstration: A Handbook for Teachers of Chemistry
Year: 1983 Vol: 1 Page: 103
Keywords: Lycopodium, Exothermic, Particle size, Surface area, Combustion
Rating: 
Hazard: Some
- Flammability hazard
- Inhalation hazard
Effectiveness: Average
- Somewhat connected to course material
- Results are clearly observable without guidance
- Moderate failure rate
- Time to results is low
Difficulty: Medium
- Procedures with some intermediate steps to results
- Requires attention to detail
- Some concerted or timed manipulations
- Prior practice recommended
Safety Precautions:
- Eye protection required
- Gloves required
- ABC fire extinguisher on hand
- Perform in a well-ventilated area
- Avoid inhalation of dust or vapors
- Perform on a flame resistant surface
Class: Kinetics
Division: General
The demonstration Explosions of Lycopodium and Other Powders may be found under Thermochemistry- Explosions of Lycopodium and Other Powders,
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