Cryogenic Machining: Custom rubber parts

I demonstrate the process of cryogenically freezing rubber, then CNC milling it into a custom shape. This avoids the need to injection mold or cast rubber parts.

Electron microscope image capture with an oscilloscope

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I show how I collect digital electron microscope images with my Tek MDO3000 oscilloscope.

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Hydrogenation: transform liquid oil into solid fat

Learn the science behind the buzzwords surrounding saturated, unsaturated, omega-3 and trans fats, and see a demonstration of hydrogenation.

Liquid laughing gas supports combustion

I liquified a small amount of laughing gas (nitrous oxide) and put a burning piece of wood in it to see the result.  The heat from the flame causes the nitrous oxide to decompose into nitrogen and oxygen, which supports combustion more vigorously than air.