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But you do need some chemical expertise and some molten potassium chlorate. They are mostly sugar, and sugar burns. The more oxygen, the better it burns. Potassium chlorate is a strong oxidizing ...

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Potassium is a mineral needed for vital bodily functions. But people with kidney disease may need to know which high potassium foods to avoid. Here we discuss how to create such a diet. If you ...