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The Delights of Chemistry

Posted by Hemos on from the ka-FOOM dept.

Dan Ormsby writes: "No news on this site, just great photos of chemical phenomena along with instructions on how to perform them yourself. Don't try this at home!"

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  1. The simple ones.. by GoNINzo · · Score: 4, Informative
    Most of these are somewhat complex and some require like +3% solutions of acids/bases, which are difficult to get at best. In fact, some of these chemicals are 'call in the EPA if there is a spill'. But there are a lot of easy ones with materials that easy to get. Maybe they'll tune it a bit so they can list the ones you can do at home. I don't think I'm allowed to own 100% Hydrogen perxoide. `8r)

    As far as explosives go, lots of cool things to do with chemicals like magnesium and nitrates. Just might have to search a bit harder. `8r) But hell, just making hydrogen is fun, from electricity and water.

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    Gonzo Granzeau
    "Nothing the god of biomechanics wouldn't let you into heaven for.." -Roy Batty
  2. Invitation... by don_carnage · · Score: 5, Interesting
    Ok, is it just me or does the "don't try this at home" statement just make it all the more tempting.

    Not to plug my own site, but we have a really cool "fire in the bottle" how-to video.

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    Wooden armaments to battle your imaginary foes!
  3. Physics Demos by dragons_flight · · Score: 5, Informative

    If you liked that, you might also want to check out the physics demonstration archive at my old school (UMD).

    IIRC It's the largest in the country.

    Oh yeah, the Question of the Week is also very good.