
Coloured Candle Flames

by Science Photo Library
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Coloured Candle Flames
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Science Photo Library
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Photograph - Photograph
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Party candles burning with coloured flames. These are made by dissolving various metal salts in alcohol then mixing them with various chemicals such as ethylthiourea. A wax hardener is also added. When lit, the candle flame burns in the characteristic colour of the metal salt used.
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July 1st, 2016
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