[video] Burning ammonium dichromate with mercury (II) thiocyanate [Cthulhu awakens]

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NOTE: Ammonium dichromate with mercury (II) thiocyanate are toxic materials and should not be handled by those who are unaware of the risks

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For those interested in the chemistry

 

https://www.angelo.edu/faculty/kboudrea/demos/volcano/volcano.htm

 

and

 

https://www.thoughtco.com/make-a-pharaohs-snake-firework-607328

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Another experiment I particularly remember from my early science lessons at school: The ammonia fountain experiment.

 

 

This demonstrates how soluble ammonia is in water (very soluble)