This selection comes after two days of conclave in the Sistine Chapel, tying the modern record for the fastest selection of a pope.

Meanwhile, white smoke is produced using a much cleaner fuel mix and a more powerful oxidiser. Potassium chlorate (KClO₃) – even more reactive than perchlorate – ensures a hot, vigorous burn. Lactose ...

Pyrotechnic chemistry drives the Vatican’s recipes for the black and white smoke used to announce papal election outcomes ...

The conclave used a combination of potassium chlorate, lactose, and chloroform resin to create the white smoke. Once a candidate has received two-thirds of the cardinals' votes, the senior ...

KEPALA BATAS: Malaysia is not impacted by the carbonated water products reportedly containing high levels of chlorate, as seen in several European countries, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr ...

The Food and Drug Administration has confirmed that no soft drinks contaminated with chlorate from a Coca-Cola bottling plant in Europe were imported into Thailand. Last month, Coca-Cola recalled ...

Coca-Cola in the UAE is safe to consume and free of high levels of chlorate, the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MoCCaE) confirmed on Thursday. MoCCaE and local regulatory authorities ...

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