how are non metals used in manufacturing of crackers?give examples

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Non metals sulphur and phosphorous are used in crackers manufacture. Sulphur is mixed with the potassium chlorate and if rubbed hard the ignite and that is how a crack ball is formed. In other crackers the powder is filled and ignited to produce a cracking sound.

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