Here is a really cool video showing the effects of Potassium Chlorate when it reacts with any type of a Sucrose compound. In this case, the source of sucrose comes from a gummy bear. Potassium Chlorate is a powerful oxidizing agent which is used in the manufacturing of matches and fireworks. Sucrose is an easy-oxidizing source of energy. When the two meet, the sugar in the gummy bears burns with the oxygen in the air and the result is a purple flame when heat is introduced.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txkRCIPSsjM&feature=player_embedded
Posted by Steve Katich
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Something that reacts this violently with sucrose, a very common compound anymore, I think would have (or hopefully so) very limited or very controlled uses. Wherever or whenever potassium chlorate is made, I bet the supervisors don't let the workers/producers snack on the job much. I would like to see KClO4 mixed with a sour gummy worm. I think the coupling of a gummy base and sour coating would make for an absolute hellish reaction.
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