Recent content by lprekon

I'm trying to build a small electromagnet of a 5v breadboard i had set up, but I've run into some troubles. It doesn't work, and I'm trying to figure out if I just need to pump more current through it or if the core I'm using is made of the wrong materials. Does it have to be straight up iron...

Let me rephrase my self: I would like someone to completely explain what happens in this reaction. How much energy is required for activation/given off, what exactly is produced, and any other information. I ask this, because i have heard conflicting statements about what happens when the two...

And by that you mean...?

I have heard different things about this reaction and its products. For practicality, I would appreciate a comprehensive formula, including heat/energy on both sides if you wouldn't mind. And for future purposes, it would be great if you could explain why to me. Just a good, wide explanation of...

I have recently gotten fascinated with chemistry, and I am looking to start it as a hobby. However one, of the things I want to have under control before i start is chemical disposal. Does anyone know a good cheap company I can hire for hazardous materials disposal? I have heard from a printer...

I may be misunderstanding what you mean by iron suspension. Do you mean something like ferrofluid? if so, you can try this http://chemistry.about.com/od/demonstrationsexperiments/ss/liquidmagnet.htm.