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Muscle Wire

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Sometimes called the Smart Alloy, Muscle Wire or Memory Metal, is an alloy that “remembers” it shape. You can reshape the wire, but when heated it returns to the preset shape. Ever wonder how someone bends a spoon with their mind? Same metal.

Thermite

Posted by info@VideoJug.com on October 22nd, 2008 under A Family Christmas, Boost Your Brain, Bored?, Christmas, Do Something Fun, Fun Science, General, Get Creative, Get To Know Yourself, Happy Easter!, Homepage Theme Box US, Kids Fun & Games, Leisure & Hobbies, Made By You, Mind & Body, New Year, News, Seasonal, Self Help, VideoJug, Weird Stuff
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The term ‘Thermite’ refers to the mixture of aluminum and ferric oxide used in this experiment. It is sold commercially and is used for such applications as railroad welding and incendiary bombs. Rust and aluminum are combined and ignited with a magnesium ribbon. Molten iron is produced and lots of energy is released. This demonstration produces heat at above 2800F or 1500C. Fe2O3 + 2 Al — Al2O3 + 2 Fe Safety-This is an extremely DANGEROUS reaction and should only be done by trained professionals. Since YOU are not a trained professional DON’T try it.

Microwave Danger

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The heating of water in the microwave can actually be dangerous? Watch the video and see the potential hazzards involved with this everyday activity. Water alone should never be heated in a microwave. Watch and find out why.

Boiling Water With Ice Experiment

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Ice in placed on a sealed flask and the water inside starts to boil.

Mallowmars In A Vacuum

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When Mallomars are placed into a vacuum they go through a cool transformation. The marshmallow inside expands and breaks throught the chocolate coating. Interestingly, when the pressure is reapplied the mallomars go back to its original cookie shape.

Making An Instant Crystal

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An amazing reaction when supersaturated solution crystallizes right in front of your eyes. A seed crystal is dropped into an unstable supersaturated solution of sodium acetate.

Plasma From A Grape

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You may have seen a match make plasma in the microwave. You have seen a compact disc light up. Now you are going to see why it is dangerous to put grapes in the microwave.

Make Silly Putty At Home

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No matter how many times I do this, I never get bored making it. Imitation silly puddy. It acts like snot but it isn′t sticky. It flows like slime but isn′t greasy. The best part is you can make this “Silly Puddy Like” substance at home. All you need is Borax and Glue.