Combustion of Cellulose Nitrate (Guncotton)
Comparing the Specific Heat of Metals II
Endothermic Reaction of Barium Hydroxide and Ammonium Salts
Explosive Decomposition of Nitrogen Triiodide
Explosive Reaction of Hydrogen and Oxygen
Comparing the Specific Heat of Metals I
Decomposition of Ammonium Dichromate
Evaporation as an Endothermic Process
Evaporation of Ether is Endothermic
Explosions of Lycopodium and Other Powders
Reaction of Calcium Oxide and Water
Reaction of Potassium Permanganate and Glycerine
Spontaneous Combustion of White Phosphorus
Reactions of Metals and Hydrochloric Acid
MRE Heater
Description: MRE – meals ready to eat- army meals are heated by adding water to a bag containing composite of magnesium and iron. The reaction gets hot enough for the water to boil.
Source: UW Card Catalogue
Year: N/A Vol: N/A Page: N/A
Keywords: MRE, Magnesium, Iron, Heat, Water, Redox
Rating: 
Hazard: Some
- Burn hazard
- Mild flammability hazard
- Mild inhalation hazard
Effectiveness: Average
- Results observable with guidance
- Secondary observations
- Time to results is medium
- Moderate reliability
- Average connection from demo to course material
- Mild effects are seen by audience
Difficulty: Low
- Simple procedures
- Simple manipulations for most to perform
- Demos at non-standard conditions
Safety Precautions:
- Thermal gloves recommended
- Eye protection required
- Absorbent material on hand
- Perform on a heat resistant surface
Class: Redox Chemistry, Thermochemistry
Division: General
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