Deflagrating spoon
Key Features:
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Structure: Consists of a small metal cup or spoon made of stainless steel attached to a long metal rod or handle to keep hands safely away from the heat source.
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Material: Made from heat-resistant metals that can withstand high temperatures without deforming.
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Size: The spoon is small, suitable for holding a few grams of a substance.
Use in Laboratory:
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Commonly used in combustion experiments, such as burning magnesium, sulfur, or charcoal in oxygen.
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Ideal for demonstrating deflagration—a type of rapid combustion that occurs in some reactive substances.
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Often used in a gas jar or bell jar to show how substances react with oxygen.
The deflagrating spoon is a simple yet essential tool in chemistry labs for safely handling and heating reactive materials in small quantities.
