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(50 votes) Published: Sep 06, 2005 1:37 p.m. In 11 Favorites Lists Viewed 656 times
White Ash From Wood (Potassium Carbonate)
Metal Cup
Two, Thick Wires (at least 5 inches)
9 volt Battery
Heat Source (Bunsen Burner works best!)
Torch
Tongs
Kerosene
Step One: Put your white.gray ash into metal cup. Torch for about 15 seconds straight, turning the ash to a white colour.
Step Two: Turn on your Bunsen burner to full and light. Grab the metal cup and hold directly over flame with tongs.
Step Three: After the ash has become molten (may be awhile), set down. Quickly shouve two wires into the liquid. Hook the wires up to the 9vlt battery and step back. When no more silvery metal will collect around one of the wires (or float to the top), unhook battery.
Step Four: Gather the metal and put into a small container, then cover the fillings in Kerosene. This will prevent any oxidation.
Step Five: When you want to use your potassium, take a peice out and drop into the school toilet, flush and run. AND I MEAN RUN!
Dec 23, 2005 1:12 pm - Dangers Storing Never store potassium for more then 6 months at a time because while in the Kerosene it can create dangerous shock sensitive peroxides which build up and when you open the jar it may one day just explode right in your face.