Code Number: 4F10.40
Demo Title: Dust Explosions
Condition: Excellent
Principle: Explosive Mixtures, Critical Concentrations
Area of Study: Thermodynamics, Chemistry and Physics
Equipment:
Dust Explosion App, Candles, Disposable Grill Lighter, Bunsen Burner.
Procedure:
See also: 4F10.40 in Chemistry and Physics of Everyday Experience
See the files for directions.
References:
- Hm-1: Freier and Anderson, A Demonstration Handbook for Physics.
- Tik Liem, "The Angry Bucket", Investigation to Science Inquiry, pp. 160.
- Theodore Gray, "Vacuum Power", Popular Science, Sept. 2013, p. 68.
- Mike Walker, "A Not-So-Sweet Surprise", Popular Science, August 2010, p. 72.
- Jearl Walker, "5.11, Danger of Powder Floating in the Air", The Flying Circus of Physics Ed. 2, p. 224.
- "Dust Explosions" & "Exploding Flame", Leonard A. Ford, Chemical Magic, p. 73.
- Adam Pitluk, "Sugar Mill Explosion", Popular Mechanics, Aug. 2008, p. 84.
- Tik L. Liem, "The Straw Flame Thrower", Invitations to Science Inquiry - Supplement to 1st and 2nd Ed. p. 65.
- Borislaw Bilash II, “Making It Explode“, A Demo A Day – A Year of Physical Science Demonstrations, p. 154.