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One of the most remarkable aspects of Papal conclaves is the potential length of the election process. While modern conclaves typically conclude within a few days, history has seen conclave periods ...

anthracene, and sulfur. White smoke is created by burning ballots with a mixture of potassium chlorate, lactose, and rosin.

anthracene, and sulfur. White smoke is created by burning ballots with a mixture of potassium chlorate, lactose, and rosin.

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 ...

The conclave used a combination of potassium chlorate, lactose and chloroform resin to create the white smoke. How long does it take to choose a pope? After two days of voting, the cardinals elected a ...

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Meanwhile, white smoke announces that a new Pope has been elected. This is often accompanied by the exclamation "habemus papam!" The eagerly awaited white smoke results from burning a mixture of ...