The heat generated by the burning red phosphorus triggers the decomposition of the potassium chlorate. The oxygen released by potassium chlorate further assists the burning of the red phosphorus.

A gummy bear, laden with sugar, gets added to the mix and the heat from the potassium chlorate decomposition plus the generous supply of oxygen causes the gummy bear to burn very, very rapidly.

The recall affects cans and glass bottles in the Benelux, Britain, Germany, France. An "excessively high chlorate content" was detected in cans and bottles of Coca-Cola, Sprite, Fanta, Fuze Tea, ...

IN the course of studies on the kinetics of soil nitrification, using our perfusion technique 1, we have observed a remarkable inhibitory effect of potassium chlorate on the conversion of ammonia ...

Potassium chlorate has surpassed fertilizer as the explosive of choice for insurgents, Pentagon research shows. For years, U.S. officials sought to stem the flow of fertilizer from Pakistan.

Potassium chlorate (KClO 3) is a strong oxidizing agent that has a wide variety of uses. It is or has been a component of explosives, fireworks, safety matches, and disinfectants. As a high school or ...

The heat generated by the burning red phosphorus triggers the decomposition of the potassium chlorate. The oxygen released by potassium chlorate further assists the burning of the red phosphorus.