carbide cannon

[Anonymous]

Who does a carbide cannon give off light :?:

 

[RonBee]

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.

 

[Tdol]

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
;-)

 

[RonBee]

How about a picture?

:wink:

 

[Tdol]

Can't find one. ;-(

 

[shane]

Try this:
http://www.nohum.k12.ca.us/mhs/science/cannon.htm

 

[RonBee]

Thanks, Shane!