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The Science Behind Silly String: How It's Made And What Makes It Work
23:22 - 29:10 (05:47)
Learn about the science behind making Silly String, including how the surfactant helps the resin expand and how old shipments from China or Taiwan still contained banned substances.
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Surfactants are amphiphilic molecules that help resin foam and expand.
23:22 - 27:46 (04:23)
Surfactants
Summary
Surfactants are amphiphilic molecules that help resin foam and expand. They are important in creating resin-based products, along with propellants.
ChapterThe Science Behind Silly String: How It's Made And What Makes It Work
EpisodeSilly String: Disaster in a Can
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The ingredients in ammonia-based spray products have been a mystery to many, but isopropyl alcohol and ammonia are commonly used to prevent corrosion and deter bugs from forming.
27:46 - 29:10 (01:23)
Ammonia-based spray products
Summary
The ingredients in ammonia-based spray products have been a mystery to many, but isopropyl alcohol and ammonia are commonly used to prevent corrosion and deter bugs from forming.