Description: Insertion of a red-hot wire into a small pile of powdered iron and sulfur results in a glow that travels through the pile, plus a few sparks.

This demonstration is also available on video and JCE "Chemistry Comes Alive!" vol. 3 CD-Rom.

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Source: Shakhashiri, B.Z. Chemical Demonstrations: A Handbook for Teachers of Chemistry

Year or vol: 1 page: 55

Keywords: Iron, Exothermic, Sulfur, Glow, Red