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Yep, this bulb contains elemental sodium, the same stuff that bursts into flame when it contacts water. But did you know that you can use it to make a sodium flame appear black? It’s surreal! #chemed #chemistry

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Easterday3 years ago

Very Cool Phil! Thanks for sharing!

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Josep Pascual Masana3 years ago

I want one!!! where to buy it?

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Phillip Cook3 years ago

They’re available on Amazon, but are pricey. And you can’t just plug them into a standard outlet. You’ll need a ballast to power it properly.

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M.Meh3 years ago

This is so cooooooool

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S. Cummings3 years ago

That's awesome and would make a great demonstration

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Phillip Cook3 years ago

I use it in my general chemistry class to illustrate emission and absorption.

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Nick Mitchener is at crossjack.bsky.social💙🔻🌻3 years ago

@drskyskull I wish we had a low pressure sodium lamp

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möbius-1(🐍)3 years ago

吸収スペクトル

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Chris Makedonas3 years ago

Great presentation Phillip!

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GMC Labs3 years ago

"HPS god bless the whole crop, please don't let me see no cops."

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