can of hair spray, lighter, newspaper clipping "Woman dies after hair ignites"

Code Number: 10A10.70

Demo Title: Flame Thrower

Condition: Excellent

Principle: Gas Flammability and Safety

Area of Study: Chemistry and Physics

Equipment:

Calcium Carbide, Small Beaker, Water, Mortar and Pestle (If needed), Multiple Shot Carbide Cannon, Cannon Accessories

Procedure:

See the 10A10.70 files for directions.

References:

Tik Liem, "The Human Flame Thrower", Investigation to Science Inquiry, pp. 165.
Jearl Walker, "5.12, Danger of Aerosol Cans", The Flying Circus of Physics Ed. 2, p. 224.
Brad Ford, "That's Right: I Built a Flamethrower", Popular Mechanics, Dec. 2019, p. 78.
"Woman Dies After Hair Ignites", from news services.

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10A10.70 - Flame Thrower

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