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When mercury is added to aluminum, it forms an amalgam (a mercury alloy). Aluminum is normally protected by a thick oxide layer, but the formation of the amalgam disrupts it. It allows fresh aluminum to react with air to form white aluminum oxide. As the oxide grows, it forms as these cool white fibers.

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@NileRed

6 years ago

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@imacg5

3 years ago

Now I understand why alchemists thought mercury was magical.

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@aratanaenor

4 years ago

Things I learned today: Do not use an aluminum boat to cross a lake of mercury.

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@LittlestHoboKatie

8 months ago

I think its really cool that you are this generations 'science guy'... I only found you recently but you have a certain effortless way of teaching and your curiosity makes it all the better. Well done and keep going!

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@petercozzaglio6070

1 year ago

I bet Nile’s parents are really proud of him and his efforts. If he was my son, I certainly would be.

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@pokemonenthusiast2477

2 years ago

Step 1: Cover your bald head in aluminum Step 2: Pour Mercury over it Step 3: H A I R

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@katemichelle32

4 years ago

“Anyway, when I poke at it....” Spoken like a true scientist.

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@practicalduck

1 year ago

I finished my chem class, and now I actually understand what's happening and the reactions that take place. Its nice to re-watch your videos when I understand what's happening : )

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@luke11119

1 year ago

me watching this half asleep: "i like your funny words magic man"

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@tired1923

3 years ago

image being a medieval alchemist and accidentally dropping some mercury on an aluminum piece only to see a fibrous ghost thing literally rising up from nothing while you eat your daily single piece of stale bread . I’d start to believe in magic too.

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@chevyrupleix

2 years ago

Welcome to another episode of: I don't understand anything but this is cool.

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@caitlyn7310

1 year ago

I’ve watched this and other NileRed videos so many times, and it never gets boring

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@Hup.

1 year ago

The magic of chemistry is how the "magic" isn't made mundane by explanation, only more awesome.

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@yepezoj

4 years ago

I have a PhD in chemistry and +30 years of lab experience. I am having fun watching things I would have never though to do. This video particularly demonstrates a problem called amalgam corrosion. This is a nightmare for service facilities. Thank you!

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@bobograndman

2 years ago

I like how he just casually drops "this process is also used in the production of MDMA" at the end there

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@breakfastpancake7463

1 year ago

I just sent this to my chemistry teacher from 10th grade. You do some amazing work dude!

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@freedomthroughspirit

1 year ago

Watching this just thinking of how heavy metals react upon meeting each other in our bodies (nano level). Creepy there, but cool here in your video. Thank you

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@alkyr8808

2 years ago

1:22 "So I took out all the mercury" That one drop: "SEE YA"

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@Rafael-nq2ob

4 years ago

“then i quickly add some mercury and...” spawns lovecraftian creature in his lab

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@JasonfromMinnesota

1 year ago

Just subbed great work and presentation and communication!!!

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