Have you tried the Cloud Chamber Experiment?

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The Cloud Chamber Experiment is being explored by users seeking advice on setup and execution. Key questions include whether to use pure isopropyl or ethyl alcohol, and if replacing dry ice and alcohol is sufficient for multiple trials. Participants are also interested in the best techniques for photographing particle trails and identifying the particles responsible for each trail. The discussion indicates a need for guidance from those with experience in conducting the experiment. Overall, the thread seeks to gather insights to facilitate a successful Cloud Chamber setup.
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Has anyone here ever done this experiment? A buddy of mine and I were thinking of setting this up but we had a few questions first.

Is it better to use pure isopropyl or pure ethyl alcohol? I have read both from different sources.
To conduct this more than once, do you just have to replace the dry ice and alcohol?
What is the best way to photograph the trails?
How do you recognize which particles are forming each trail?

Hope I posted this in the right section. If not, feel free to move it. Thanks for all the help.
 
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