| Metal | Observation |
| Magnesium | Combust quickly with a bright white shiny flame. A white powder is formed. |
| Zinc | A bright flame spread slowly. The powder produced is yellow when hot, and white when it is cold. |
| Iron | Embers spread slowly. A reddish brown powder is formed. |
| Lead | Red hot embers slowly. The powder produced is brown when hot, and yellow when it is cold. |
| Copper | Embers burn at a very slow rate. A black powder is formed. |