I recently saw the commercial for the new Survivor Man episodes where Wes takes glycerin and pours a couple drops on potassium permanganate to start a fire.<br><br>I ...

An interesting phenomenon has been recorded during an investigation in which the test for decomposable organic matter, by the determination of the amount of oxygen absorbed by N/80 potassium ...

Addition of a liquid to a crystalline substance produces smoke an intense violet flames. Set up a heat resistant mat next to an operating vent in the bench top. Add 10 to 15 drops of glycerol to the ...