Uploaded June 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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This is a relatively rare example of a fire being started without a spark.

14KMnO4(s) + 4C3H5(OH)3(l) → 7K2CO3(s) + 7Mn2O3(s) + 5CO2(g) + 16H2O(g)

Glycerol is called 'glycerine' in the US. When doing this demonstration, the glycerol must be very dry: it is often necessary to mix it with magnesium sulfate to absorb all of the moisture.