Is Nitrous Oxide Flammable? Yes and No…
Nitrous is a simple oxide of nitrogen. It’s a colorless gas with a slight metallic edge to the taste and scent. It’s not something that most people encounter in their everyday lives, though there are …
Fire Science
Is Ozone Flammable? No, But It is a Fire Hazard…
It’s not so long ago that the word “ozone” was on the tip of everyone’s tongue as the global conversation was dominated by the destruction of the ozone layer and global warming. Since the shift …
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Is Potassium Flammable? Violent Reactivity
Potassium is not something that we encounter a lot in everyday life. That’s probably because it’s highly reactive and it takes a bit of work to extract the pure element and it can’t be left …
Is Silver Flammable?
Everyone has probably had some silver in their hands at some point in their lives. It’s popular in jewelry, it used to be popular in household wares such as jugs, cups, etc. and it is …
Are Sharpies Flammable?
The humble Sharpie is a key feature in nearly everyone’s formative years and many of us still have our desk drawers full of them. They write very well, and they are cost-effective and attractive. Plus, …
Is Sulfur Flammable?
Sulfur (or sulphur if you’re from the other side of the Atlantic) is a very common element, yet many people have probably never laid eyes on it. It’s best known for its distinctive rotten eggs …
Is Tear Gas Flammable? Can It Ignite?
Recent events in both the United States and overseas, have seen the use of tear gas and pepper spray increase dramatically. They are both non-lethal forms of crowd and individual control which cause immense pain …
Is Urine/Pee Flammable? Can It Start a Fire?
There are very few universal human experiences, but peeing is one of them. It’s a moment of relief even on the hardest of days. We all produce up to 2 liters of urine each day …
Does Fire Have Mass? What Does It Weigh?
Many of the questions that we tackle about fire on this blog are relatively straightforward and involve what burns well or how to extinguish a fire. However, today, we look at something rather more complicated …
Is Calcium Flammable?
Calcium is an important mineral for our lives, and we consume a fair amount of it in dairy products and even our water at home. Without it, our bones would become brittle and break apart …