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Okay, so you don't necessarily have to make ammonium nitrate to have ammonium nitrate — ammonium nitrate can simply be obtained from fertilizers and instant cold packs. Making homemade NH4NO3 can b...
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C For Chemistry delves into the chemistry of science experiments. This chemist knows what he's talking about. These chemistry experiments are not only fun, but very educational for all of those int...
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This free video science lesson from the Home Scientist demonstrates a simple technique for creating ammonium chloride from hydrochloric acid and ammonia. For all of the relevant details and detaile...
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Copper is one of the many material that looks it's best after it's aged for a while. If you don't want to wait five years for your copper to develop that perfect patina, watch this video to learn h...
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Ammonium nitrate is a dangerous explosive found in a surprising number of household items, including cold packs and fertilizer. This video demonstrates a relatively safe application of this chemica...
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Watch this science video tutorial from Nurd Rage on how to make sodium nitrate, which can substitute for potassium nitrate for most purposes.
Note: Sodium Nitrate is somewhat hygroscopic. Stuff ...
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Watch this science video tutorial from Nurd Rage on how to make nitric acid. They show three ways to make nitric acid based on two different chemical approaches, both of which can be done using eas...
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Watch this science video tutorial from Nurd Rage on how to make potassium nitrate from instant cold packs and potassium hydroxide.
Warning: This reaction will produce large quantities of toxic a...
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Believe it or not, there are cheap ways to make potassium nitrate for your chemistry experiments. And the key ingredient… "sodium-free" salt.
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Watch this science video tutorial from Nurd Rage on how to make fire 4 ways without matches by using chemistry, without matches or lighters.
WARNING: These experiments are for educational purpos...
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Do you suffer from curly hair that's dry, damaged, frizzy , or uncontrollable? Are you open to trying something new? The curly girl method (also referred to as "no-poo") is based off the book "Curl...
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This video shows you how to make an extremely realistic, miniature volcano. You can get the Ammonium Dichromate off of eBay for around $10 a pound; a pound will easily yield over 25 volcano demonst...
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C For Chemistry delves into the chemistry of science experiments. This chemist knows what he's talking about. These chemistry experiments are not only fun, but very educational for all of those int...
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Watch this science video tutorial from Nurd Rage on 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 sol...
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In this tutorial, we learn how to make hydrochloric acid from salt. First, you will pour some salt into a distil flask. After this, you will add in some concentrated sulfuric acid to the salt. Next...
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So you have that circuit designed and ready. You did some computer aided simulations and the circuit is working great. Only one thing left! You need to create a printed circuit board for the circui...
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By adding ammonium nitrate with normal tap water, you can decrease the temperature rapidly to make your own ice pack.
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What is MnSO4 and MNO2, anyway? They are they molecular formula for Manganese Sulfate and Manganese Dioxide. And you can make one from the other. But how?
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There are many reasons to eschew typical shampoo if you have naturally curly or wavy hair. Most shampoos contain harsh, drying sulfates that are extremely damaging for curly hair (ammonium laureth ...
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An extract from the book Blueprint to cyanotypes describing the classic or traditional cyanotype process. The basic cyanotype recipe has not changed very much since Sir John Herschel introduced it ...
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In this video, we learn how to make potassium nitrate for black powder. First, purchase some Pottasche. After this, mix equal parts of the pottasche with ammonium nitrate. These will combine togeth...
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In this tutorial, we learn how to create an erupting volcano. First, take ammonium dichromate and pour it into a clear plastic dish. Next, grab a blow torch and blow it onto the material. This will...
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This free video science lesson from the Home Scientist demonstrates a simple technique for creating ammonium chloride from hydrochloric acid and ammonia. For all of the relevant details and detaile...
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The easy and cruelty-free way to fill your filter with the necessary bacteria. Set up your tank, but do not add any fish. Leave the tank running for a few days to ensure that the equipment is worki...
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Taking care of your curly hair can be a challenge if you don't know what products and tools work best for your hair type. A good conditioner and homemade remedies can be essential for curly hair. F...
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Chemistry can be very fun when you create different kinds of reactions between elements. Note that caution should be employed to not harm yourself while performing these reactions. Ammonium Tricyna...
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With so many different options out there for choosing shampoos and conditioners, its hard to know which ones are right for your hair. Here are a few tips from a licensed professional on how to tack...
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If you're interested in forensic toxicology and are trying to determine the presence of salicylate by using a visual colorimetry, then look no further. This indepth and compelling video takes you i...
