Re: Burning Magnesium Under Water: Mr. Wizard Strikes Out


> Could someone tell me what I need to do to make this experiment work?
> Would using thicker magnesium strips help? If so, what size would I
> need?

If anything, try thinner Mg strips, Mg wire, or Mg powder (try not to
blow up your house!)

Good reading:
http://www.eh.doe.gov/techstds/standard/hdbk1081/hbk1081c.html

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