A Look at the Inner Workings of a Vintage, Pre-Flint Catalytic Cigarette Lighter
In his latest video, Applied Science host Ben Krasnow takes a look at a vintage catalytic lighter, which uses methanol vapor and a platinum wire to produce a large flame without sparks.
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