http://www.instructables.com Sat, 25 May 2013 18:23:30 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Ghost-Metal-Chemistry-Trick/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBN/XFQQ/H8CVFV1L/FBNXFQQH8CVFV1L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBN/XFQQ/H8CVFV1L/FBNXFQQH8CVFV1L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBN/XFQQ/H8CVFV1L/FBNXFQQH8CVFV1L.SMALL.jpg NurdRage In a variation of luminol chemiluminescence, we make a coin appear to glow with ghostly trails. Get 10mg of luminol and dissolve it in 10mL of 10% ammonia solution, the exact concentration isn't critical. Then add 1mL of 3% hydrogen peroxide and dilute the whole solution into 100mL of distilled wat...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:23:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Awesome-Chemistry-Experiment-Just-4-simple-step/
Awesome Chemistry Experiment!! (Just 4 simple steps) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTK/JQXV/GWF6EDP7/FTKJQXVGWF6EDP7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTK/JQXV/GWF6EDP7/FTKJQXVGWF6EDP7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTK/JQXV/GWF6EDP7/FTKJQXVGWF6EDP7.SMALL.jpg Biodynamic I would call this experiment... Awesome.  It involves the same materials used to create a worx bomb, but instead of trapping the Hydrogen gas inside a sealed container, the gas is captured with a standard party balloon and ignited in the safest way possible. First: Stern warning / disclaimer... Don...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:56:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Luminol-From-Domestically-Available-Chemicals-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F33/2BOB/GVIYJPV1/F332BOBGVIYJPV1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F33/2BOB/GVIYJPV1/F332BOBGVIYJPV1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F33/2BOB/GVIYJPV1/F332BOBGVIYJPV1.SMALL.jpg NurdRage In this video we make luminol from domestically available chemicals. WARNING: The process pretty complicated and dangerous at parts and so should only performed by, or under the direct supervision of, an experienced chemist. First we obtain diethylhexyl phthalate by refluxing 50g of finely cut vin...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:38:18 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Lab-Quality-Distillation-Apparatus/
Build a Lab Quality (ish) Distillation Apparatus. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTB/71N0/GU63Y2HT/FTB71N0GU63Y2HT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTB/71N0/GU63Y2HT/FTB71N0GU63Y2HT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTB/71N0/GU63Y2HT/FTB71N0GU63Y2HT.SMALL.jpg laserjocky There are a few Instructables out there on how to create stills for various purposes. Usually these include a large amount of small diameter, flexible copper refrigerator tubing. While these stills can be quite effective, there is just something a little hokey about them. Especially the part where ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 24 Oct 2011 23:10:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Set-Up-Your-Home-Chemistry-Lab/
Set Up Your Home Chemistry Lab - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ1/8ZXK/GRFN1DX5/FJ18ZXKGRFN1DX5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ1/8ZXK/GRFN1DX5/FJ18ZXKGRFN1DX5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ1/8ZXK/GRFN1DX5/FJ18ZXKGRFN1DX5.SMALL.jpg Pyrophoric A concise introduction to home chemistry and methods/utensils for an improvised chem lab setup - for those interested in setting up their very own home chemistry laboratory.   Tired of watching a nurdrage video and not having the means to try it at home? Make a lab.  We will be using various met...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 17 Aug 2011 20:33:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Convert-a-bar-of-soap-into-fatty-acids/
Convert a bar of soap into fatty acids - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F56/UIU8/GMX1RN4B/F56UIU8GMX1RN4B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F56/UIU8/GMX1RN4B/F56UIU8GMX1RN4B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F56/UIU8/GMX1RN4B/F56UIU8GMX1RN4B.SMALL.jpg Jack A Lopez In this 'ible I will demonstrate unto the Instructables community, and anyone else in the World who cares to read this, how I converted a bar of Ivory(r) soap, and a few hundred milliliters of The Works(r) brand toilet bowl cleaner, into a solid, white, waxy mass, that I believe to be a mixture of f...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 May 2011 07:46:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-simple-DIY-spectrophotometer/
A simple DIY spectrophotometer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F13/6TNG/GHUDKGQ2/F136TNGGHUDKGQ2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F13/6TNG/GHUDKGQ2/F136TNGGHUDKGQ2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F13/6TNG/GHUDKGQ2/F136TNGGHUDKGQ2.SMALL.jpg AlfonsVH What's all this? This instructable will explain how to build a fairly basic but working spectrophotometer out of easily sourceable parts. Of course, this device is nothing compared to a commercial spectrophotometer, but it will allow the builder to understand how such a device works. Huh? What...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 Dec 2010 11:08:44 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Glow-Sticks-The-Science/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHR/8MK8/GBOTJEXQ/FHR8MK8GBOTJEXQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHR/8MK8/GBOTJEXQ/FHR8MK8GBOTJEXQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHR/8MK8/GBOTJEXQ/FHR8MK8GBOTJEXQ.SMALL.jpg NurdRage We show how to make glow sticks and go through all the chemicals needed as well as how to make different colors. We also talk about the chemistry and scientifically research a proposed mechanism. To make the glow stick mix together the following: 10mL Diethyl Phthalate (solvent) 3mg of fluorescent...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 17 Jul 2010 18:56:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Kitty-Crack%3a--ultra-potent-catnip-extract/
DIY Kitty Crack: ultra-potent catnip extract - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FXR/50IQ/F2DSDRAC/FXR50IQF2DSDRAC.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FXR/50IQ/F2DSDRAC/FXR50IQF2DSDRAC.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FXR/50IQ/F2DSDRAC/FXR50IQF2DSDRAC.SMALL.jpg talbotron22 At least two thirds of domestic cats "enjoy" the effects of Nepeta, a.k.a. "catnip." But do they enjoy it enough? If humans were able to isolate the active ingredient in catnip, could we not use it to become omnipowerful CATGODS? Imagine the possibilities! What fool wouldn't want their own perso...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Jun 2007 20:54:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Super-Bouncy-Ball/
Make a Super Bouncy Ball - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBM/6SMG/FB7FBTKH/FBM6SMGFB7FBTKH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBM/6SMG/FB7FBTKH/FBM6SMGFB7FBTKH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBM/6SMG/FB7FBTKH/FBM6SMGFB7FBTKH.SMALL.jpg pudi.dk Welcome to my instructable, where I will tell you how to make a great little toy using a chemical reaction, and easy-to-get chemicals.Great science-fun for kids too! Materials needed This bouncy ball is made using a reaction between the two following chemicals:- Alcohol (Ethanol) - You should be...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 Jan 2008 12:49:18 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Crystallization-of-homemade-sodium-acetate/
Crystallization of homemade sodium acetate - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK3/ZH09/FA190DVX/FK3ZH09FA190DVX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK3/ZH09/FA190DVX/FK3ZH09FA190DVX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK3/ZH09/FA190DVX/FK3ZH09FA190DVX.SMALL.jpg indigoandblack (Updated - see end, below)If you've ever wanted to play around with sodium acetate, but you're too much of a nerd to simply go online and buy some from a chemical supply house - noooo, that'd be too easy, you want to make it, from scratch - then this instructable is for you.Inside, I show the whole ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 13 Dec 2007 15:45:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Rheopectic-slime-in-less-than-15-minutes!-It/
Make Rheopectic slime in less than 15 minutes! (It is not Oobleck) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FOP/YM0P/F5Y3TS6M/FOPYM0PF5Y3TS6M.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FOP/YM0P/F5Y3TS6M/FOPYM0PF5Y3TS6M.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FOP/YM0P/F5Y3TS6M/FOPYM0PF5Y3TS6M.SMALL.jpg syribia Welcome to my easy slime-making instructable.Update: I added the translucent and more slimy version. Check it out.First, I want to thank the kind help of JustAnotherDave who has done an excellent job editing this instructable. Thank you very much :)I'll show how to make your own high-quality slime (...
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