Crush, don’t strike: the fiery conflagration of a promethean match. (Credit: NurdRage) Using practically the same recipe of potassium chlorate and sugar as in the 19th century, [NurdRage] uses ...

To the upper right we have very pure potassium chlorate, so much so that it bursts into flames when mixed with sugar and catalyzed with some sulfuric acid. [Mr. Home Scientist] produced the ...

What does the trick with matches in the pot offer? Each match contains several key ingredients in its head: potassium chlorate, sulfur, magnesium, and phosphorus. These substances contribute to ...

Why stick matches into the soil of houseplants? We explain! Each match contains several key ingredients: potassium chlorate, sulfur, magnesium, and phosphorus. These substances improve the ...