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Flaming Metal
Thursday, August 26th, 2010 – running time 09:13
In this flammable episode of Joe Genius, backyard scientists quickly learn that sodium, magnesium, and many other metals are among the most active elements on the periodic table. Jonah Ray reveals intense videos complete with spontaneous explosions and towering flames.
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It's time for Joe Genius: Where backyard science goes BIG TIME. Joe Genius highlights home-grown Einsteins who experiment, tinker, and yes, blow stuff up in the name of science. And it's all caught on tape! Join Jonah Ray as he whizzed through these geniuses' most epic failures and thrilling successes -- and of course, the science behind it all.
STOP, DROP, AND RUN!
These aren't your typical camp fires. So stand back because the metals in these videos are highly active and explosive! Don't miss who takes home the Joe "You're Lucky You Didn't Get Yourself Killed" Award and more importantly, don't try these at home!
Meet the Blazing Scientists!
"Reaction of Iron with Sulfur" from Marijeta Savic
"Lithium Metal in Water. Aprox 1 gram" from Dnn87
"Potassium in water" from Andrewperkins
"How not to put out a magnesium fire" from Necevans
"Water into magnesium explosion" from ArtEscamillasvideos
"The Wisdom of Beer and Burning Magnesium" from Tehdon
THERMITE - DON'T TRY THIS AT HOME!
Check out the towering flames in these incredibly exothermic thermite reactions.
Meet the Blazing Scientists!
"Cambridge 2008 Teslathon thermite explosion" from Robert de Smith
"The thermite channel" from Mark Sayler
"Thermite vs. Ferrari" from Gfxgoat2
"Thermite explosion" from David Grose
"Thermite on a Frozen Lake" from Kozamazoz
MORE METALS & COLOR FLAMES
Jonah Ray gives out the Joe "Effort" Award to some chemistry students attempting to handle molten metal at 1,400 degrees Fahrenheit. Watch what happens! Plus, check out the wicked-cool color flames different metals produce. Last but not least, find out who takes home the coveted Joe "Genius" Award!
Meet the Blazing Scientists!
"How NOT to pour aluminum metal" from ArmedAttraction
"Sunshine Multi Colored Flame System" from David Kim
"Flame Test 07" from Mrericsully
"Home made smoke bombs" from Tommy Cook
"Smoke bomb gone wrong 1" from Three Master Minds
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