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Citation: Hongyan Feng, Weiwei Li. Mastering “fire-related” popular science experiments safely[J]. University Chemistry, ;2026, 41(7): 206-212. doi: 10.12461/PKU.DXHX202505002 shu

Mastering “fire-related” popular science experiments safely

Hongyan Feng ^, ,
Weiwei Li

National Demonstration Center for Experimental Chemistry Education (University of Science and Technology of China), Hefei 230026, Anhui Province, China

Corresponding author: Hongyan Feng, fenghy@ustc.edu.cn
Received Date: 8 May 2025
Revised Date: 29 July 2025

Abstract: This study examines the current safety status and documented accident cases involving “fire-related” popular science experiments. By analyzing these findings, we propose targeted improvements in experimental design and enhanced safety training protocols. These measures aim to elevate the safety standards of fire-based demonstration experiments while ensuring the secure and standardized execution of science popularization activities and educational instruction.
- Chemistry,
- Science popularization safety,
- Popular science experiments
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