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3:37 Platinum Bar Dissolving in Acid (Aqua Regia) NurdRage 4,378 views 4 days ago In this video we dissolve a Platinum Bar in a combination of hydrochloric and nitric acids better known as aqua regia. First the 1 ounce platinum bar is covered with 200mL...
3:31 Make Purified Chloroplatinic Acid NurdRage 39,071 views 1 week ago We process the products of dissolving platinum in aqua regia to make chloroplatinic acid. First we reacted 31.1g of platinum with aqua regia as seen here: http://www.youtu...
0:51 Coke Can in Liquid Nitrogen NurdRage 88,734 views 2 weeks ago This is so simple I can't think of a better video description than what you're seeing in the title right now. Other than maybe "Coke Can in Liquid Nitrogen narrated with cr...
1:11 Make Fake Blood Cuts (Chemistry Trick) NurdRage 75,242 views 3 weeks ago In this video we make fake chemical blood using the classical reaction of ferric chloride and potassium thiocyanate. Get half a gram of ferric chloride and half a gram of ...
2:20 How to Make Fluorescein (Fluorescent Dye) NurdRage 27,333 views 3 weeks ago In this video we show how to make fluorescein, a strongly fluorescent chemical. Combine 166 mg of phthalic anhydride, 220mg of resorcinol and 3 drops of concentrated sulfu...
3:24 Make Gold from Chloroauric Acid NurdRage 62,859 views 1 month ago In this video we make gold by reduction of chloroauric acid with sodium metabisulfite. 4 grams of sodium metabisulfite is dissolved in 10mL of water. About 2mL of water ...
3:08 Chemical Resistance of Platinum NurdRage 62,618 views 1 month ago In this video we pit the precious metal of platinum against various common chemicals. Turns out the platinum is resistant to hydrochloric acid, nitric acid and sulfuric ac...
1:19 Clean pennies with Vinegar and Salt NurdRage 53,511 views 2 months ago In this video we clean pennies with vinegar and salt. Just mix together some vinegar with enough salt to make a saturated solution. The apply the solution to your tarnishe...
2:44 Make Blue Smash-Glow Crystals (Triboluminescence Demonstration) NurdRage 48,751 views 2 months ago In this video we show how to make blue triboluminescent or "smash-glow" crystals. Warning: This experiment uses toxic, volatile and carcinogenic chemicals. This should be ...
2:56 Gold Coin Dissolving in Acid (Aqua Regia) NurdRage 85,750 views 3 months ago In this video we dissolve a gold coin in acid. Warning: This reaction produces toxic gases and handles corrosive acids. It should be performed in a fumehood with gloves. ...

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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.

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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...

by NurdRage

Latest Activity Nov 4, 2012
Date Joined Nov 24, 2008

Country Canada