"Negative X" How to Make Fire With Water (Zinc, Ammonium Nitrate and Sodium Chloride)

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Comments

[sanjanabalu]

what does the left over compund contain?can mention what all are in the product side

[The Chem Guy]

I usually have heard ammonium chloride is used in place of the sodium chloride. I guess you may be able to use different variable metals/compounds ions because as far as i am concerned, nowhere in the reaction does the metal ion react...or does it?

[Jaycub]

Will this work with other metal powders?

[bigstiffy]

Ah, so it wouldn't be a hazard to do outdoor demonstrations then.

[cforchemistry]

You can, but remember that themixture is very sensitive to water, so don't do it when the air is humid.

[bigstiffy]

is the smoke produce by this reaction very toxic?

[cforchemistry]

Actually no, it mainly consist of nitrogen, ammonium compound, zinc compound vapour. It is not consider as toxic. The reason for me to use fume-cupboard is that burning metal usually produce unpleasant smell and sometimes make me dizzy.