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Chlorine - Elements in Fireworks

Elements in Fireworks

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Pure chlorine is a gas at room temperature.

Pure chlorine is a gas at room temperature.

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Firework Facts

Symbol: Cl

Name: Chlorine

Use: Chlorine is an important component of many oxidizers in fireworks. Also, several of the metal salts that produce colors contain chlorine.

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