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Inexpensive Alcohol Burners for Flame Tests Using Aluminum Tea Light Candle Holders
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Abstract
This article describes an alternative to traditional methanol-based flame tests; this alternative may be a safer demonstration.
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High School / Introductory ChemistryKeywords (Domain):
DemonstrationsKeywords (Feature):
JCE DigiDemos: ExtensionsKeywords (Subject):
AlcoholsCiting Articles
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This article has been cited by 1 ACS Journal articles (1 most recent appear below).

“Magic Eraser” Flame Tests
Arthur M. Landis and Malonne I. Davies , Linda Landis , Nicholas C. ThomasJournal of Chemical Education2009 86 (5), 577“Magic Eraser” Flame Tests
Arthur M. Landis and Malonne I. Davies , Linda Landis , Nicholas C. ThomasJournal of Chemical Education2009 86 (5), 577Cleaning erasers are used to support methanol-fueled flame tests. This safe demonstration technique requires only small quantities of materials, provides clean colors for up to 45 seconds, and can be used in the classroom or the auditorium.
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- Received: August 03, 2009
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