A New Method for a Safer Flame Test
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| Title: | A New Method for a Safer Flame Test |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Kristin M. Sobie (ORCID |
| Source: | Journal of Chemical Education. 2026 103(3):1703-1708. |
| Availability: | Division of Chemical Education, Inc. and ACS Publications Division of the American Chemical Society. 1155 Sixteenth Street NW, Washington, DC 20036. Tel: 800-227-5558; Tel: 202-872-4600; e-mail: eic@jce.acs.org; Web site: http://pubs.acs.org/jchemeduc |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 6 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Descriptive |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Science Instruction, Chemistry, Inhalants, Laboratory Safety, Heat, Higher Education, Fire Protection, Risk Assessment |
| DOI: | 10.1021/acs.jchemed.5c00969 |
| ISSN: | 0021-9584 1938-1328 |
| Abstract: | Herein we present a new adaptation of the classic flame or rainbow demonstration displaying the atomic emission of inorganic salts where organic solvents are used in a safe manner, thereby preventing incidents or injury. The flame test demonstration (subsequently referred to as the flame test) is a well-known and informative experiment; however, it can be dangerous if performed incorrectly. This version of the classic flame test applies the R.A.M.P. method of hazard risk assessment to provide a safer alternative to past variations. This new flame test allows for an impressive demonstration of atomic absorption and color emission of ionized gases in a safe environment. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1499572 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Herein we present a new adaptation of the classic flame or rainbow demonstration displaying the atomic emission of inorganic salts where organic solvents are used in a safe manner, thereby preventing incidents or injury. The flame test demonstration (subsequently referred to as the flame test) is a well-known and informative experiment; however, it can be dangerous if performed incorrectly. This version of the classic flame test applies the R.A.M.P. method of hazard risk assessment to provide a safer alternative to past variations. This new flame test allows for an impressive demonstration of atomic absorption and color emission of ionized gases in a safe environment. |
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| ISSN: | 0021-9584 1938-1328 |
| DOI: | 10.1021/acs.jchemed.5c00969 |
