Smokescreen on Demand Materials

Ammonium nitrate and zinc dust are gently poured into a metal bottle cap and mixed thoroughly. Two drops of water are added to the mixture and several seconds later the contents start to smoke and then burst into flames. Great demo for change of state, exothermic reactions, and handy to know if you are ever responsible for your own special effects as an extra on a James Bond movie.

Demo Pack includes 7/8 oz. Ammonium Nitrate, 7/8 oz. Zinc Dust, 6 Bottle Caps, 6 Craft Sticks, 1 Tart Pan

Classroom Pack includes 10  7/8-oz. Ammonium Nitrate, 10  7/8-oz. Zinc Dust, 20 Caps, 20 Craft Sticks, 10 Tart Pans

Classroom Refill Pack includes 16 oz. Ammonium Nitrate, 4 oz. Zinc Dust, 20 Caps, 20 Craft Sticks, 10 Tart Pans

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