Frozen Rose, Rubber Tubing
From UO Physics Demonstration Catalog
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Description:
Fun & dramatic changes to objects by placing them in liquid nitrogen. A rose shatters like glass. A rubber tubing shatters. When the tubing is placed in the liquid Nitrogen, a fountain of liqid nitrogen flows out the top. Please handle liquid nitrogen safely, using goggles and gloves. Do NOT dispose of liquid nitrogen in sinks.
Location:
- Liquid Nitrogen Container: Shelf E-2
- Rubber tubing: Drawer 129
- Goggles: Dr. 142 (by fume hood)
- Thick gloves: Dr. 42 & 46
