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@chemteacherphil · Phil Cook
Saved 2026-05-15 · Posted 2023-07-01 · Status: New

Most people just use matches, but I prefer a different approach. To start a campfire in my backyard, I use potassium permanganate and glycerine. When combined, the two react violently, combusting to produce potassium carbonate, manganese (III) oxide, carbon dioxide, water and a lot of heat! This combination is well known to survivalists, as potassium permanganate can also be used in water purification and wound disinfection. For me, its just a surefire way to make certain that my campfire gets going, even when the kindling is damp! #chemistry #chemteacherphil

Comments (13)

  • @winerrodd_winner 2023-09-25

  • @tryn_blegendary 2023-09-25

  • @lollo_costi 2023-09-23

    Domanda .... funziona sempre o può avere effetti diversi rispetto alla quota temperatura ambiente, umidita o fosse bagnato da agenti atmosferici ???

  • @armaghaanbilalnadeem 2024-11-29

    Aint that just...

  • @missiona_education 2023-10-09

    "Fascinating! Science is truly an art, and you've mastered it in this reel!👌"

  • @leau_thegold 2023-09-30

    The classic Glycerin and Stump remover

  • @roboticvetstem4all 2023-09-25

    Ah yes bc it is readily available in the woods. 😂😂😂😂

  • @alireza._.rni 2023-09-24

  • @helia_ghoddosi 2023-09-23

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  • @kwenthold01 2023-09-23

    I need to take those camping. Ha!

  • @masterdood 2023-09-22

    Where do you find an orangutan-mate to help you start your fire

  • @rexedits99 2023-09-22

    Is fume harmful?

  • @mikealfaromeokilo24 2023-09-22

    Looks awesome! And Potassium permanganate is illegal in russia. We need something legal and easily available to set the fire on.

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