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Turn a Quarter into Copper!

Through the scientific magic of chemical and exothermic reactions, we are going to turn a USD Quarter into copper. By superheating the coin until red hot, and then dowsing it into a methanol bath we can achieve a pretty amazing reaction. Watch and find out. We do not recommend attempting this on yo

Turning Mercury into Toxic Playdough

Head to https://squarespace.com/amateurchemistry to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code AMATEURCHEMISTRY In this video I go on a journey to create and experiment with the mythical clay-like copper amalgam while making some ultrafine copper powder and going through a w

Turning Wood into Artificial Silk

Head to https://squarespace.com/amateurchemistry to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code AMATEURCHEMISTRY In this video I extract pure cellulose from wood and turn it into a famous artificial silk by dissolving it using a homemade copper-based chemical while experienci

How a Digital Compass Works

An analog compass responds to the Earth's magnetic field. A digital smartphone compass, however, works without a magnetic needle. The job of the magnetic needle is taken over by a sensor made of three layers. Authors: ZDF/3sat/nano/Autorenkombinat/Josephine Blume, Holger Barthel, Ingo Schwarz /Alex

Amazing Iodine Clock - Chemical Reaction

Buy the Chemical Kit here: http://bit.ly/19wERRM This is the Iodine Clock Reaction, discovered by Hans Heinrich Landolt in 1886. We will explain the chemicals used and how they react with one another. Why does it take so long for the final change to take place. Tune in and find out. Facebook: http