Flame Rainbow, Most Colorful Chemistry Demo

The rainbow flame chemistry demonstration, is one of the most colorful displays of chemistry known to humankind.

Methanol is added to salts containing different ions, which produce different vibrantly colored flames.

Special thanks to our advisor Dr Zdenek Pilat for filming this video:    / @zdenekpilat6616  

Safety:
It is essential that containers of methanol are not kept anywhere remotely near open flames. This demonstration can only be performed by trained professionals, as it can be extremely dangerous. Accidents from methanol catching on fire have resulted in severe injury & death. The national science teaching association (NSTA) recommends that methanol demonstrations are done only in a fume hood.

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