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It is not explosive alone, but with other materials it can become explosive.
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Is sulfur an explosive substance?
No, sulphur in the pure form is not an explosive.
What are the harmful gases released from firecrackers?
Firecrackers use black powder as the explosive and release sulfur oxides on ignition
Is sulfur flammable?
Yes, it is flammable, but actually melts at 300 degrees Celsius.
Would potassium nitrate sulfur and sugar work as a solid rocket fuel?
Yes, this works as a poor mans explosive and also a fuel. See the related link for more information.
Describe how to separate a mixture of iron and sulfur?
Iron powder is attracted by a magnet (so it can be 'drawn' away),Sulfur is dissolved in carbon disulfide (so it can be filtered through, leaving iron behind),But be careful: it is explosive, toxic and stinks (rotten cauliflower)
Does sulfur explode?
No. Sulfur is flammable but not explosive.
Is sulfur an explosive substance?
No, sulphur in the pure form is not an explosive.
Why do they put sulfur in explosives?
Sulfur is added to gun powder as a fuel; also adding sulfur the rate of ignition of the explosive is greater.
How do you make cracker?
Mostly they are made in factories. With sulfur and other explosive chemicals.
Do explosives contain sulfur?
Some do, some don't. It depends on the specific explosive.
What are the harmful gases released from firecrackers?
Firecrackers use black powder as the explosive and release sulfur oxides on ignition
How can you separate iron powder and sulfur powder from a mixture of the two?
Iron powder is attracted by a magnet, sulfur is dissolved in carbon disulfide, but be careful: it is explosive, toxic and stinks (rotten cauliflower)
What materials make sulfur explosive?
sorry- we don't give advice on making explosives. --------- The gun powder is a mixture of sulfur, potassium nitrate (or sodium nitrate( and granulated charcoal. Nitrates act as oxidants.
Is sulfur flammable?
Yes, it is flammable, but actually melts at 300 degrees Celsius.
Is it possible for a volcano to change the earth's climate?
Yes. The sulfur emissions from a large, explosive eruption can trigger a global reduction in temperatures for several years.
What are the most common explosive items?
Believe it or not, it is matches. Of course this is the most common explosive everyday item. Matches uses sulfur and phosphorus and both those elements have the chemical property: combustion. In terms of arms, guns and grenades are. :) happy to help
What are the ingreadients in gun powder?
Gunpowder is a mixture of three ingredients: potassium nitrate (75%), charcoal (15%), and sulfur (10%). These ingredients react together to produce a rapid and exothermic reaction, which is what creates the explosive force of gunpowder.
