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Tested Demonstrations
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Variations on the "Whoosh" Bottle Alcohol Explosion Demonstration Including Safety Notes
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submitted by: John J. Fortman, Andrea C. Rush, and Jennifer E. Stamper
Department of Chemistry,Wright State University, Dayton, OH 45435
checked by: Jay A. Young
Chemical Consultant, 12916 Allerton Lane, Silver Spring, MD 20904
checked by: Mark J. Waner
Division of Sciences and Mathematics, Spring Hill College, Mobile, AL 36608-1791
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August 1999
Vol. 76 No. 8
p. 1092
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The explosion or burning of methanol, ethanol, n-propanol, and isopropanol in large small-necked bottles when ignited with a match has been studied with respect to the nature of the alcohol, temperature, concentration dilutions with water, oxygen concentration, plastic versus glass bottles, and salts added for color. The various effects are explained in terms of vapor pressures. Safety guidelines are emphasized.
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Fortman, John J.; Rush, Andrea C.; Stamper, Jennifer E. J. Chem. Educ. 1999 76 1092.
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Demonstrations; Safety / Hazardous Materials; Gases; explosions; alcohols; Teaching / Learning Aids
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June 23, 2005
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