I have a lighter factory in China. I want to produce a lighter with different color torch flames.?

Ok, so I can't make a black flame. I went to http://www.sciencecompany.com/sci-exper/...


and they are selling metal salts that can change color flame. do these salts get used up, or can I suspend a particle above the torch flame of the lighter and have it last the life of the lighter? we already have green flames, red, and blue flames, but each salt is different I am assuming. I would like to make orange, purple, and yellow flames, specifically. who can tell me which can sustain itself without melting, and do I have to use an amalgam to harden the metal without losing its color changing properties. thank you very much chemistry geniuses.

I have a lighter factory in China. I want to produce a lighter with different color torch flames.?
like others have described, you're using up atoms to emit the light. It is sort of an atomic emission spectrum (AES) analysis. filaments could be used in the plasma stream. over time, the filament is going to go away. copper filament would be green, etc.


salts capable of being dissolved in the butane are interesting. there is a ton of info out there on metals and their emitted colors upon excitation
Reply:I have a great answer close down your factory in china build it in America and let American workers solve your problem. Be American buy American
Reply:i don't know. green, red, and blue flames are really cool. black flame sounds toxic, will it give out toxic fume if the flame is black? I hope you find your answer because that's an interesting question.





btw i think u might need some kind of metal. i doubt salt will stand up to the heat in the long run.
Reply:The salts are being ionized by the heat of the flame and consumed. After a few uses, your flame will loose color.
Reply:Just try it. Get samples of different salts and try them all out. Shouldn't take long.
Reply:If you have a factory, I would like to talk to you about an idea for your lighters..... the flame color is a great start, but there is something that many of us smokers desire in a good lighter. My son is working on it and is looking for a manufacturer. If you're interested, email me at destiny_41_99@yahoo.com.