Chemistry experiment 45 - Ammonium dichromate volcano

Classic demonstration of the decomposition of ammonium dichromate.
Hazards:
- Ammonium dichromate is toxic and a carcinogen.

[@aepceo1]

You can't go wrong with this demonstration.

[@eunaekim9216]

Think three times before trying this at home. As with most chromium compounds, both the reagent and the product are toxic!

[@mickles1975]

How awesome would it be to see a wheelbarrow full of that stuff burn?

[@torbjornhalvarsson9496]

This is very toxic. It's a well-known carcinogen. Needs very good ventilation, for example in a chemistry lab's fume cupboard! Or you can do it it outdoors.

[@xtoutou]

Are the products, toxic as well?

[@IntegralMan]

Χρυσόστομος Τουτουντζόγλου yes. they are really toxic