Although in colour the manganese di-oxide was normal ... When mixed with potassium chlorate and heated gently, the mass inflamed inside the flask, and a reaction proceeded with explosive violence ...

The white smoke was produced using potassium chlorate, lactose and chloroform resin. The once-mysterious recipe for the smoke was unveiled in 2013, The New York Times reported then. The cardinals ...

But if there is a winner, the burning ballots are mixed with potassium chlorate, lactose and chloroform resin to produce the white smoke. The white smoke came out of the chimney on the fifth ...

Then he enters a chamber in the chapel known as the Room of Tears – named for the emotional reactions of popes ... conclave used a combination of potassium chlorate, lactose and chloroform ...

For white smoke, a cartridge of potassium chlorate, lactose and chloroform resin is burned with the ballots. Bells also are rung to signal the election of a pope, for further clarity. The new pope ...

But if there is a winner, the burning ballots are mixed with potassium chlorate, lactose and chloroform resin to produce the white smoke. Bells also are rung to further signal there is a new pope.