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4:26 Make Quantum Dots (Cadmium Selenide Type) NurdRage 43,597 views 3 weeks ago In this video we make cadmium selenide quantum dots. WARNING: This experiment uses toxic and carcinogenic reagents and directly handles extremely hot liquids. Gloves, prot...
0:41 Magnetic Salt - Dysprosium Nitrate NurdRage 40,475 views 1 month ago We demonstrate the magnetic properties of dysprosium nitrate. Dysprosium nitrate is paramagnetic and is thus attracted to a magnetic field. The salt itself is clear with a...
3:34 Make Manganese Dioxide Electrodes - Revisited NurdRage 31,269 views 1 month ago We show how to make Manganese Dioxide electrodes. Warning: Nitric acid is corrosive and nitrogen dioxide is toxic. This experiment should be performed outside or in a fu...
0:41 Potassium on Ice NurdRage 117,639 views 3 months ago We answer the question if potassium metal would react with ice.
2:22 How to Coalesce Potassium NurdRage 81,819 views 5 months ago We show how to coalesce small spheres of potassium into large ones. Warning: Molten potassium is extremely dangerous. Full fire safety protocols must be in place includi...
10:12 Make Potassium Metal (Catalyzed Magnesium Reduction Method) NurdRage 104,081 views 5 months ago We make potassium metal using a lesser known chemical approach of reduction with magnesium. Warning: Making potassium is extremely dangerous. Full fire safety protocols mu...
1:25 Lab Equipment: Glass Ampoules NurdRage 49,680 views 5 months ago In this video we make glass ampoules. Vials are great for storing chemicals, but sometimes you want greater long-term assurance against air or contamination. A flame sea...
2:03 Make Manganese Dioxide (MnSO4 + KHSO5 approach) NurdRage 41,703 views 6 months ago In this video we make Manganese dioxide (MnO2) Dissolve 10g of manganese sulfate (MnSO4) in 30mL water and 25g of potassium peroxymonosulfate (KHSO5, also called oxone) in...
1:24 Lab Equipment - Mineral/Paraffin Oil NurdRage 47,218 views 6 months ago Mineral oil or Paraffin oil is a useful oil for making oil baths and storing reactive metals. It is composed of high boiling inert hydrocarbons distilled from commercial cr...
1:38 "Ghost metal" (chemistry trick) NurdRage 95,077 views 7 months ago 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 ...

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A channel run by science nerds for science nerds.

We demonstrate science experiments for all levels, from kitchen chemistry to advanced synthesis.

We make most of our chemicals or buy them from Alfa Aesar.

We're always making videos so subscrib...

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