Which is the most commom chemical used in cloud seeding ?

Question

Despite a ban by the Government as it produces harmful acetylene gas, which chemical is most commonly used by fruit sellers for artificial ripening of fruits ?

Answer 1

The most common chemicals used for cloud seeding include silver iodide, potassium iodide and dry ice (solid carbon dioxide). Liquid propane, which expands into a gas, has also been used. This can produce ice crystals at higher temperatures than silver iodide.