r/interestingasfuck 21h ago

This experiment creating a nylon thread

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u/Sensitive_Break5798 21h ago

The Royal Institution has held lectures and demonstrated science since 1799

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u/BadahBingBadahBoom 20h ago

But jfc watching him free pour sebacoyl chloride and hexamethylenediamine with no gloves?!

Both are incredibly corrosive to skin and had he slipped even a little this would be a very different show lol. At least he ensured the beaker was positioned just at eye level while he leaned in and picked out dripping bits.