Description: Alcohol is gelled with a saturated calcium acetate solution to make a "sterno". The sterno is light with a match.

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

Year or vol: 3 page: 360

Keywords: Canned Heat, Gel, Sterno, Calcium Acetate