Firework Facts
Symbol: KName: Potassium
Use: Potassium helps to oxidize firework mixtures. Potassium nitrate, potassium chlorate, and potassium perchlorate are all important oxidizers.
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Potassium compounds are used as oxidizers in fireworks.
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