Question:
- Why does a carbide cannon give off light?
My guess is that it is due to some sort of chemical reaction, but I don't know what a carbide cannon is.
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- 24-Jan-2004, 20:24 #1Anonymous Guest
carbide cannon Who does a carbide cannon give off light
- 25-Jan-2004, 07:17 #2
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- 25-Jan-2004, 13:25 #3
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Big Bang cannons are fired by putting water in the barrel housing and then adding a measured amount of Bangsite (carbide powder). The powder dissolves in the water creating acetylene gas. The gas is then ignited by a spark....resulting in a safe and loud BOOM.
http://www.cannon-mania.com/bigbang.htm
- 25-Jan-2004, 13:38 #4
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How about a picture?
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- 25-Jan-2004, 14:03 #5
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Can't find one. ;-(
- 25-Jan-2004, 14:19 #6
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Try this:
http://www.nohum.k12.ca.us/mhs/science/cannon.htm
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- 26-Jan-2004, 00:02 #7
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Thanks, Shane!
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