One of the most important uses of lycopodium powder is in the pyrotechnic industry. Its ability to form a combustible mixture with air is often used in manufacturing an assortment of fireworks. One of the most important uses of lycopodium powder is in the pyrotechnic industry.
Lycopodium powder is flammable when dispersed into a fine mist. Usually, with this procedure, the flame burns out too quickly to light any other combustible materials, but caution should be exercised nonetheless.
Lycopodium does not burn well when it is in a mound or pile because oxygen cannot get inside the small spaces between the spores. If held together in a spatula in the flame, the lycopodium does not ignite. However, if the powder is sprayed through the flame, the powder ignites producing a tremendous flame due to the increased surface area.