Burning Mercury Thiocyanide Will Amaze You

September 18, 2008 by Geeks are Sexy | 3 comments

Have you ever seen a piece of mercury thiocyanide burning? If not, then hit the play button and be amazed; and if so, well, enjoy the video anyway!

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Comment by Kevin S. Brady
2008-09-18 12:35:33

Actualy, mercury thiocyanate; long ago it was used in those “snakes” sold at fireworks stands. The fireworks now contain less-toxic substances. Fun to watch, but don’t breathe the fumes.

 
Comment by J.R. Bernard
2008-09-18 13:04:01

I was just about to say, inhalation of those fumes isn’t a healthy thing to do.

 
Comment by London Reinhard
2008-09-18 17:01:29

yeah, I was going to ask if that’s what they use in those snake fireworks you can buy

 
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