Description: A: Previously prepared gun-cotton is ignited with a flame. B: Guncotton is placed in contact with a small pile of phosphorus pentoxide. Water is squirted at the phosphorus pentoxide, and the heat generated ignites the guncotton. Contrast with regular cotton.

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

Year or vol: 1 page: 43

Keywords: Combustion, Exothermic, Guncotton, Cellulose Nitrate