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Potassium Nitrate and Sugar
When you ignite the nitrate, the sugar burns quickly. This is part of the reaction that occurs in July 4th sparklers, a combination of potassium nitrate, sugar and metal filings. The reaction of sugar and nitrate makes heat, which oxidizes the metal filings and gives out light.