Canned Heat-How to Make Sterno Gel Fuel

This video describes how to make the flammable gel found inside a can of Sterno. These canisters of heat are designed with a colloidal gel composed of a saturated solution of calcium acetate and ethanol. This unique fire gel has the ability to be a source of heat for hours on end which become useful in heating or cooking food (such as roasting a marshmallow). Or even having some fun with the chemistry and creating some colorful flames. How to make sterno fire gel fuel gel gel fuel Prepper survival cooking fuel Chafing Fuel Food Warmer Gel #sterno #cannedheat #prepper #chem