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Hi All, I have been working on the new Space transportation system called ARES, There have been several launches over the last few months that we have not shared with the public. These are just simple launches to test the rocket itself, no sinister background just plane old launches. THe ARES will r...

Hi Xenon,

Try a company called LABTEK, Phone: 1300 881 318

Although I also make reference to our sponsors of the Chemtalk forum, Just to be fair for all involved. : )

Cheers,

Robb.....

Hi All, I have been absent from the Chemtalk forum as I have been to NASA in the US. I have worked on a few things over there hence my absence. I forgot to send a message out before I left but when you are preparing to leave other stresses take over. I could'nt remember my password over there as I h...

Hi All,

The LASER guide for use of lasers require that the / a sign be put in place. It would be beneficial..

Cheers,

Robb.....

Hi All,

Just retort to my last post.

The pH would not even move by 0.1 pH unit.

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Robb.....

Hi All,

That's right. Only a small amount won't even acidify it when you look at the ratio of Copper sulfate and Sulfuric. It's..... Negligible....

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Robb.....

Hi All, Back by popular demand is a post which I included on chemtalk a few years ago now..... This includes adding Sulfuric Acid to Copper Sulfate solution (particularly but not limited to high concentrations). The reason for this sulfuric Additive is to prevent the drop out of Cu2+ and Cu3+ ions w...

HI All,

Great to see everyone on the ball with things, the networking is absolutely priceless for those questions and queries that many people have. Both new and old....

Cheers,

Robb.....

Hi All, Im'm running a Professional Development day 1st day back T2 on GHS and other topics at my school, (Lake Munmorah High School), if you can get onto MyPL you should be able to register (60 persons max). Hurry because the seats are filling fast!! You won't be dissapointed... Unfortunately this ...

Hi All, Im'm running a Professional Development day 1st day back T2 on GHS at my school if you can get onto MyPL you should be able to register (60 persons max). You won't be dissapointed... Unfortunately this is open to anyone whom can access the MyPL on the DEC website. Great opportunity to meet m...

Hi All, If you are removing Silver Nit. stains from your hands let nature do its course. Wait until the stains are removed. There are studies currently happening regarding using silver as a therapeutic drug so this won't be a dire concern if it is on your skin. (The reason I know this is that I am r...

Hi All,

Any reputable science suppliers will have one. They will source something for you.

Cheers,

Robb.....

Hi All,

Try looking for ferrous nitrate in your search.

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Robb.....

Hi All,

It's interesting that the US and Aus have different systematic approaches to Hazardous Substances. But You guy's have this topic under control with some very interesting feedback.

Cheers,

Robb.....

HI All,

I like this post as it relates back to my origanal post regarding the string theory..

But seriously I perferr the bick layer stuff.

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Robb...

Hi All, Try a Mecka burner, use a boiling tube (larger diameter T.Tube) and a little Copper Carbonate (Just to cover the bottom) the heating problem your getting is that the Copper carbonate is converting to Copper Oxide and the left ofer carbonate the kids are trying to decompose, the problem with ...

Hi All,

You have all great reactions that will do what is needed.

Take your pick and pretty much go from there. Safety first though.

Cheers,

Robb.....

Hi All,

Food for thought next year. WIll keep you posted at the most earliest possible time.

Still trying to get to one of the St Mary's functions.

Cheers,

Robb.....

Hi All, Any thick (3mm diam) string that will not undo itself (if that makes sense).. But I will give you a little trick of the trade.... LISTEN CAREFULLY......... Brick layers string (the coloured stuff). Perfect for Physics. I use it on my Physics projects at Uni (No..... not on Satellites or that...

Hi All,

Yes, then add the oxidiser to give the blue/green glow for that purpose.

Awesome....

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Robb.....