http://www.instructables.com Sun, 19 May 2013 09:59:33 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-metallic-sodium/
How to make metallic sodium - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F67/XPKS/HFSH52QS/F67XPKSHFSH52QS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F67/XPKS/HFSH52QS/F67XPKSHFSH52QS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F67/XPKS/HFSH52QS/F67XPKSHFSH52QS.SMALL.jpg radhoo Sodium is a chemical element with the symbol Na (from Latin: natrium) in the periodic table and atomic number 11. It is a soft, silvery-white, highly reactive metal and is a member of the alkali metals; its only stable isotope is 23Na. The free metal does not occur in nature, but instead must be pre...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 27 Apr 2013 06:41:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Potassium-Chlorate-from-Bleach/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZH/CT2A/FUPUPMI1/FZHCT2AFUPUPMI1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZH/CT2A/FUPUPMI1/FZHCT2AFUPUPMI1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZH/CT2A/FUPUPMI1/FZHCT2AFUPUPMI1.SMALL.jpg NurdRage How to Make Potassium Chlorate from Bleach and sodium-free salt. Warning: This produces small amounts of chlorine gas, this should be done outside or in a fumehood. Potassium chlorate is a useful oxidizer and small amounts can be easily made using household chemicals. Start by boiling a large quan...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 26 Aug 2010 19:09:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-Sodium-Metal-Sodium-Extraction/ http://cdn.instructables.com/FCY/3BVB/G51G5YMU/FCY3BVBG51G5YMU.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FCY/3BVB/G51G5YMU/FCY3BVBG51G5YMU.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FCY/3BVB/G51G5YMU/FCY3BVBG51G5YMU.SMALL.jpg NightHawkInLight NOTE: See my previous video, 'Making Sodium Metal' to see how I make sodium in the first place. The reaction is as follows: 2Mg + 2NaOH = 2MgO + 2Na + H2 This is my new process of reacting NaOH and Mg in a water cooled soup can for creating elemental sodium. I also show a far from perfect extracti...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 31 Jan 2010 10:28:28 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-Sodium-Metal/ http://cdn.instructables.com/FKA/VRB0/G51G5YLV/FKAVRB0G51G5YLV.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FKA/VRB0/G51G5YLV/FKAVRB0G51G5YLV.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FKA/VRB0/G51G5YLV/FKAVRB0G51G5YLV.SMALL.jpg NightHawkInLight Watch this video to see my improved process for making sodium: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faorfmRkCv0&feature=response_watch Subscribe to keep up on my latest fireworks and experiments! This is one way sodium metal can be synthesized using NaOH and Mg. Mg, being a more reactive chemical than s...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 31 Jan 2010 10:22:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Negative-X-fire-starts-with-water-Zinc-Ammoniu-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/RVR0/G4PBX2CA/FF9RVR0G4PBX2CA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/RVR0/G4PBX2CA/FF9RVR0G4PBX2CA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/RVR0/G4PBX2CA/FF9RVR0G4PBX2CA.SMALL.jpg cforchemistryhd Please visit http://www.youtube.comCforChemistryHD for more! The famous fire starts with water experiment, in which Zinc powder, ammonium nitrate and sodium chloride mixed together. Chloride ion introduces the oxidation of Zinc and bursts into flame. Music: That's a Wrap by Kevin MacLeod @ incompe...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Jan 2010 11:23:02 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-100ft-glow-stick-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/A5DW/G145U8WJ/FGLA5DWG145U8WJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/A5DW/G145U8WJ/FGLA5DWG145U8WJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/A5DW/G145U8WJ/FGLA5DWG145U8WJ.SMALL.jpg NurdRage How to make a 100 ft glow stick. Just in time for Halloween. Brighter than Electroluminescent wire and self-powered. This can be used to decorate, glow stuff up, or create all kinds of awesome effects.Warning: TCPO is carcinogenic and you should wear gloves and masks while working with it.The proced...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:53:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Hot-Ice-The-Complete-Guide/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/FC4O/G0UPGA33/FDKFC4OG0UPGA33.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/FC4O/G0UPGA33/FDKFC4OG0UPGA33.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/FC4O/G0UPGA33/FDKFC4OG0UPGA33.SMALL.jpg NurdRage The complete guide to making hot ice and sodium acetate. How to create it, fix it, and use it. All methods from baking soda and vinegar to laboratory synthesis are shown.The basis for hot ice is sodium acetate trihydrate, which is heated above its melting point and then cooled below its melting poin...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 17 Oct 2009 15:07:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Potassium-chlorate-and-sugar-initiated-by-Con-Sul/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH3/DQ46/G0Y6U94H/FH3DQ46G0Y6U94H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH3/DQ46/G0Y6U94H/FH3DQ46G0Y6U94H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH3/DQ46/G0Y6U94H/FH3DQ46G0Y6U94H.SMALL.jpg cforchemistry Our channel has moved to www.youtube.com/cforchemistryHD
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 17 Oct 2009 11:15:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/quotNegative-Xquot-How-to-make-fire-with-water/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL0/D3GZ/G4PBOW9G/FL0D3GZG4PBOW9G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL0/D3GZ/G4PBOW9G/FL0D3GZG4PBOW9G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL0/D3GZ/G4PBOW9G/FL0D3GZG4PBOW9G.SMALL.jpg cforchemistry It has been moved to http://www.youtube.com/CforChemistryHD
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Oct 2009 10:11:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Decomposition-of-Hydrogen-peroxide-by-Potassium-pe/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA1/OFKX/FZHLAUDH/FA1OFKXFZHLAUDH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA1/OFKX/FZHLAUDH/FA1OFKXFZHLAUDH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA1/OFKX/FZHLAUDH/FA1OFKXFZHLAUDH.SMALL.jpg cforchemistry It is a reaction between 50% Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and Potassium permanganate (KMnO4) . It is a very vigorous reaction which steam (H2O) and Oxygen (O2) are the desired products, side products include Manganese(IV) oxide (MnO2) and trace amount of Potassium compound.Please rate, comment and subsc...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2009 03:48:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Dissolve-Glass-with-Drain-Cleaner/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F24/HYXP/FYTCPGHC/F24HYXPFYTCPGHC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F24/HYXP/FYTCPGHC/F24HYXPFYTCPGHC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F24/HYXP/FYTCPGHC/F24HYXPFYTCPGHC.SMALL.jpg NurdRage Using sodium hydroxide (drain cleaner) we dissolve glass.Glass is nearly invulnerable to chemicals and thus why it's the preferred material for chemical containers and reaction vessels. But when exposed to molten sodium hydroxide even glass will dissolve.To perform the reaction a steel container is ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:42:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Potassium-Permanganate-sort-of/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWW/3JZ0/FYAJKLLA/FWW3JZ0FYAJKLLA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWW/3JZ0/FYAJKLLA/FWW3JZ0FYAJKLLA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWW/3JZ0/FYAJKLLA/FWW3JZ0FYAJKLLA.SMALL.jpg NurdRage We make potassium permanganate from the potassium nitrate and manganese dioxide we obtained in previous videos.Warning: This experiment deals with very high temperatures in glass equipment. Face shields and protection against shattering glass is required. In addition small quantities of toxic gases ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 13 Aug 2009 23:05:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Get-Lithium-Metal-from-an-Energizer-Battery-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW9/ZQAZ/FVW24KGG/FW9ZQAZFVW24KGG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW9/ZQAZ/FVW24KGG/FW9ZQAZFVW24KGG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW9/ZQAZ/FVW24KGG/FW9ZQAZFVW24KGG.SMALL.jpg NurdRage We show you how to get Lithium Metal from an Energizer Ultimate Lithium battery.There are a great many types of lithium batteries and the particular chemistry of interest is "lithium iron disulfide" batteries which contain pure lithium metal and less toxic electrolyte than other batteries. Lithium i...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Jun 2009 15:57:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Nitric-acid-The-Complete-Guide/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4V/D98C/FVHQCUWU/F4VD98CFVHQCUWU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4V/D98C/FVHQCUWU/F4VD98CFVHQCUWU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4V/D98C/FVHQCUWU/F4VD98CFVHQCUWU.SMALL.jpg NurdRage We show 3 ways to make nitric acid based on two different chemical approaches both of which can be done using easily accessible materials.Warning: The procedures in this video produce large quantities of toxic gases and deal with highly corrosive acids. All work must be performed in a fume hood with...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 3 Jun 2009 21:52:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Test-if-Fertilizer-Has-Nitrates-in-it/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUQ/U5WW/FU6M05F1/FUQU5WWFU6M05F1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUQ/U5WW/FU6M05F1/FUQU5WWFU6M05F1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUQ/U5WW/FU6M05F1/FUQU5WWFU6M05F1.SMALL.jpg NurdRage In this video we show you how to test if a fertilizer has nitrates rather than urea or ammonia as its nitrogen source.The idea is quit simple, in a strongly acidic solution the nitrates will behave like nitric acid and dissolve copper metal releasing nitrogen dioxide gas. Looking for this gas is a s...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 6 May 2009 08:08:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Sodium-Nitrate-A-Potassium-Nitrate-Su/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/4TJK/FT7PVR43/FWQ4TJKFT7PVR43.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/4TJK/FT7PVR43/FWQ4TJKFT7PVR43.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/4TJK/FT7PVR43/FWQ4TJKFT7PVR43.SMALL.jpg NurdRage How to make sodium nitrate, which can substitute for potassium nitrate for most purposes.Note: Sodium Nitrate is somewhat hygroscopic. Stuff you make from it such as pyrotechnic compositions should be used soon after making and not stored for extended periods of time.WARNING: Both procedures produce...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2009 10:46:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-iodine-from-an-Alkali-metal-iodide-hy/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIU/IXQ7/FT182SHS/FIUIXQ7FT182SHS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIU/IXQ7/FT182SHS/FIUIXQ7FT182SHS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIU/IXQ7/FT182SHS/FIUIXQ7FT182SHS.SMALL.jpg NurdRage Make iodine from an Alkali metal iodide, hydrochloric acid and hydrogen peroxide.Warning: This reaction makes small amounts of chlorine gas and should be performed outside or in a fumehood.Our previous iodine making video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2F_kPXbi2D8Simply get some potassium or sodium...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 Apr 2009 10:32:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Iodine-from-Sulfuric-acid-and-an-Alkal/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1W/UD5W/FSSIKVYC/F1WUD5WFSSIKVYC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1W/UD5W/FSSIKVYC/F1WUD5WFSSIKVYC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1W/UD5W/FSSIKVYC/F1WUD5WFSSIKVYC.SMALL.jpg NurdRage How to make elemental iodine from sulfuric acid and sodium or potassium iodide.Warning: Reaction must be done outside or in a fumehood due to production of toxic gases including hydrogen sulfide. Concentrated sulfuric acid is extremely corrosive and dangerous and should be handled in glass container...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 29 Mar 2009 17:39:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Glass-Mirrors-With-Silver-Nitrate-Sugar-Am/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYD/L9EU/FRTTG1EU/FYDL9EUFRTTG1EU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYD/L9EU/FRTTG1EU/FYDL9EUFRTTG1EU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYD/L9EU/FRTTG1EU/FYDL9EUFRTTG1EU.SMALL.jpg NurdRage How to make a mirror silvering solution from silver nitrate, ammonia and sugar. Glass surfaces can be given coatings of silver that make them into mirrors. WARNING: Perform the whole experiment in less than two hours. This is because the solution generates highly poisonous silver nitride on standi...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 4 Mar 2009 18:52:08 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Silver-Different-Colors-by-Anodizing/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQB/WNBT/FRTXG3B8/FQBWNBTFRTXG3B8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQB/WNBT/FRTXG3B8/FQBWNBTFRTXG3B8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQB/WNBT/FRTXG3B8/FQBWNBTFRTXG3B8.SMALL.jpg NurdRage How to Make Silver Different Colors by Electrochemical Anodizing.Without using paint you can give a silver surface various colors by anodizing it. WARNING: Anodizing solution is corrosive, so wear gloves at all times when working with it. It is also somewhat toxic, so keep it away from children and ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Mar 2009 20:39:12 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Sodium-Polyacrylate-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ8/Z3PI/FHW8D36I/FJ8Z3PIFHW8D36I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ8/Z3PI/FHW8D36I/FJ8Z3PIFHW8D36I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ8/Z3PI/FHW8D36I/FJ8Z3PIFHW8D36I.SMALL.jpg szechuan53 Here are some pictures of the amazing material sodium polyacrylate (SPA). In the pictures you will see what it does, and if you can't tell what happened, I added first 25, then 50 ml of water to about 3 ml of SPA. All the water was absorbed. The captions will give you a breif description of what you...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 28 Jun 2008 09:19:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/sodium-acetate-heat-pack-crystals-easy-instuctio/
sodium acetate (heat pack crystals) easy instuctions no special equipment needed. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1C/TL2R/FGMZ66T1/F1CTL2RFGMZ66T1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1C/TL2R/FGMZ66T1/F1CTL2RFGMZ66T1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1C/TL2R/FGMZ66T1/F1CTL2RFGMZ66T1.SMALL.jpg trippyjoe Instructions for perfect purified crystals every time, no fancy filters needed, no brown goey stuff to process, straight to crystals from boiling. ingredients Perform at own risk, boiling fluids, dont boil down vinegar first.(acid) Pictures are a triple recipe..not much acetic acid in vinegar 2...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 24 May 2008 18:49:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Acetate-Heater-Pad/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWN/C38K/FE3IPYMJ/FWNC38KFE3IPYMJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWN/C38K/FE3IPYMJ/FWNC38KFE3IPYMJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWN/C38K/FE3IPYMJ/FWNC38KFE3IPYMJ.SMALL.jpg loup226 Learn in this video how to make sodium acetate (hot ice experiment)with household item,and how to make heater pad re-usable more than 100time,give 45*c for 1 hour.
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 22 Mar 2008 11:13:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Seeding-A-Crystal/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBW/M72P/FBU346TP/FBWM72PFBU346TP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBW/M72P/FBU346TP/FBWM72PFBU346TP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBW/M72P/FBU346TP/FBWM72PFBU346TP.SMALL.jpg kentchemistry.com This demonstration illustrates three concepts: the process of crystal growth from a solution, the properties of saturated solutions, and the idea that a seed crystal must be made of the same substance as the crystals that will grow. MATERIALS Saturated water solution of sodium acetate Small sample...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 Jan 2008 20:28:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Sodium-and-Potassium-In-Water/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYS/OHEU/FBU346VN/FYSOHEUFBU346VN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYS/OHEU/FBU346VN/FYSOHEUFBU346VN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYS/OHEU/FBU346VN/FYSOHEUFBU346VN.SMALL.jpg kentchemistry.com The demonstrations of many remarkable experiments include a high safety risk (e.g. the reaction of large pieces of sodium/potassium with water; the reaction of potassium with liquid bromine; the reaction of sodium with concentrated sulfuric acid, etc.). Chemistry teachers and instructors are usually...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 Jan 2008 19:48:46 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Sodium-Acetate/
How to Make Sodium Acetate From Household Ingredients - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FKR/Z58C/F7DWQUOO/FKRZ58CF7DWQUOO.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FKR/Z58C/F7DWQUOO/FKRZ58CF7DWQUOO.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FKR/Z58C/F7DWQUOO/FKRZ58CF7DWQUOO.SMALL.jpg degroof Sodium acetate is the sodium salt of acetic acid. It's also the primary flavoring in salt and vinegar potato chips. This Instructable will show how to make sodium acetate using common household ingredients.No special equipment of measuring is required. You can pretty much eyeball the whole process.N...
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