| Title: |
A New Method for a Safer Flame Test |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Kristin M. Sobie (ORCID 0009-0008-2146-8303); Aubree L. Nolan; Hannah M. Ferguson; Jeffrey D. Mighion (ORCID 0000-0001-6908-5186); Erin Michael McLaughlin (ORCID 0000-0002-1330-5597); Christopher J. Fenk |
| 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 |