Launchpad: Materials
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This box links to the Materials area of the gallery and contains several activities closely related to the gallery exhibits - e.g., Watching Water Freeze, Bubble Pools, Sticky Liquids and Hydrogen Rocket. It also contains other examples of unusual materials used in cutting edge science and technology - and in many smart and advanced products.
Contents include:
• smart liquid powder • smart putty
• soap solution • plastic tweezers
• polarising film • petri dish
• bubble wand • glycerine
• hydrogel • battery box
• memory spring
This box gives you the opportunity to experiment with a number of fascinating materials and exercises including:
Water Freezing
- See water freezing using a special filter.
Smart Liquid
- Make a liquid that goes solid when you stir it.
Smart Putty
- Use sticky putty that bounces like a ball.
Hydrogel
- Experiment with a powder that 'drinks' water.
Hydrogen Rocket
- Make hydrogen gas using electricity.
Making Bubbles
- Create long-life bubbles with a special mixture.
Memory Metal
- Try out a spring that 'remembers' when it should open and close.
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