some sense of scientific experiments, like getting a machine to work or to determine the physical properties of basic universe. Then there is this: experience where molten aluminum is poured into a watermelon.
This experience comes to us thanks to The Backyard Scientist, home mad science experiments for your enjoyment on YouTube. Surprisingly, there was a rather surprising result, and certainly not the explosion they had planned.
This does not bode good.
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(do not worry, they have completely under control.)
First, a hole is drilled in a sacrificial watermelon.
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in Meanwhile, a little aluminum was melted in a foundry.
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The Backyard Foundry Scientist is propane and home.
The aluminum is then poured into watermelon.
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molten metal splashes as it reacts with water inside the melon. This is why the lawn is a little on the fire here. . Not much, if
Before we spoil for you, look at the whole process here. We hope we do not have to tell you not to try at home.
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the moment of truth.
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hypothesis here, as explained, was that the watermelon would just explode the intense heat of the liquid aluminum, but something a little different events.
aluminum found its way into the pockets of seeds before hardening, forming this amazing sculpture!
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They made a second to see if the same thing would happen and it did.
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This time they parked the aluminum in watermelon using a box, which is why the second sculpture has a thick cylindrical base.
You can see more of The Backyard Scientist experiments, including some more with liquid aluminum, on its YouTube channel. You can also see what creations are sold on their Etsy page.
And of course, The Backyard Scientist concludes the video with some tips that everyone, scientist or not, should take into account ". Do not blow you up"
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