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 of White Phosphorus
Reactions of Metals and Hydrochloric Acid
Reaction of Iron and Sulfur
Description: Insertion of a red-hot wire into a small pile of powdered iron and sulfur results in a glow that travels through the pile, plus a few sparks.
Source: Shakhashiri, B.Z. Chemical Demonstrations: A Handbook for Teachers of Chemistry
Year: 1983 Vol: 1 Page: 55
Keywords: Iron, Sulfur, Exothermic, Combustion
Rating: 
Hazard: Medium
- Flammability hazard
- Burn hazard
- Inhalation hazard
- Oxidizer
- Skin irritation
Effectiveness: Average
- Time to results is medium
- Moderate reliability
- Good effects are seen by audience
- Good connection from demo to course material
- Results are observable with guidance
Difficulty: Medium
- Sequential or timed manipulations
- Reaction at non-standard conditions
- Intermediate steps to results
- High temperature activation energy
- Manipulations are simple for most to perform
Safety Precautions:
- Thermal gloves required
- Eye protection required
- Lab coat recommended
- Perform in a well-ventilated area
- Heat-resistant surface required
- Downdraft hood recommended
- ABC fire extinguisher on hand
Class: Main Group Chemistry, Thermochemistry
Division: General
The demonstration Reaction of Iron and Sulfur may be found under Atoms and Molecules- Reaction of Iron and Sulfur,
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