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Old November 23rd, 2005, 17:14
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Default Re: Bunsen burner

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Originally Posted by skmackie
Also I'd appreciate any suggestions on what compounds would make a colorful display. We work with light and color a lot.
Here are a few...
lithium chloride - gives off a bright red flame
copper (ll) chloride - gives off a green/blue flame
nickel (ll) chloride - gives off a intense white flame
sodium chloride - gives off a yellow/orange flame

Hope those help...