@vt.physics: Flash paper, also known as nitrocellulose paper, is a highly flammable material used primarily in magic tricks and theatrical effects. It's made by treating regular paper with nitric and sulfuric acids, creating a cellulose-based compound that ignites and burns almost instantly with little to no ash, leaving behind no residue. When exposed to a heat source, flash paper ignites with a bright, quick flash, making it ideal for creating the illusion of items "disappearing" in a burst of fire. Flash paper’s instant combustion is due to its chemical composition as nitrocellulose, a form of cellulose treated with nitric and sulfuric acids to add nitrate groups. These groups make the paper highly flammable and rich in internal oxygen, which allows it to burn almost explosively without needing additional oxygen from the air. When ignited, flash paper undergoes a rapid combustion reaction that releases gases like nitrogen and carbon dioxide, leaving no ash or residue. This reaction creates a quick, bright flash, making the paper seem to disappear instantly, a property that makes it popular in magic and theatrical effects. #science 📽️ credits: mithril_from_agartha

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