Aluminum and Mercury
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Published on 13 Aug 2017
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When mercury is added to aluminum, it forms an amalgam (a mercury alloy)
Aluminum is normally protected by a thick oxide layer, but the formation of the amalgam disrupts it It allows fresh aluminum to react with air to form white aluminum oxide As the oxide grows, it forms as these cool white fibers
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When mercury is added to aluminum, it forms an amalgam (a mercury alloy)
Aluminum is normally protected by a thick oxide layer, but the formation of the amalgam disrupts it It allows fresh aluminum to react with air to form white aluminum oxide As the oxide grows, it forms as these cool white fibers
Nile talks about lab safety: https://youtube/ftACSEJ6DZA
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Youtube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/nilered/join
NileRed Merch Store (NileRed Pin & Keychain): https://storedftbacom/collections/n
NileRed Website (Glassware & Beaker Mugs): https://nilered
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Instagram: https://wwwinstagramcom/nilered
Twitter: https://twittercom/NileRed2
Discord: https://discordgg/3BT6UHf
Music in credits (Walker by SORRYSINES): https://soundcloudcom/sorrysines/walker