During children's parties or events, it is not uncommon to find glow sticks for decoration. They are very bright and give a festive mood. Now you can make them yourself at home.
It is necessary
- -Protective glasses
- -2 large ceramic bowls
- -Plastic containers
- -2 liters of distilled water
- -50 milliliters 30% hydrogen peroxide
- -0.2 grams of luminol
- -4 g sodium carbonate
- -0.5 g ammonium carbonate
- -0.4 g copper sulfate pentahydrate
- -gloves
Instructions
Step 1
Buy all the supplies you need. Make sure you are at a safe distance from your child. Your hands should be protected, and be sure to wear safety glasses over your eyes.
Step 2
Combine 50 ml of hydrogen peroxide and a liter of water in one bowl. Be careful when transfusing, both are extremely dangerous.
Step 3
Mix 0.2 grams of luminol, 4 grams of sodium carbonate, 0.4 grams of copper, 0.5 grams of ammonium carbonate and 1 liter of water in a second bowl.
Step 4
Thoroughly rinse the tubes or containers for the glowing liquid. Dry them completely.
Step 5
Make sure each container closes tightly. Place the stoppers next to the tubes.
Step 6
Pour equal amounts of the first solution with an equal amount of the second solution into each container and close tightly.
Step 7
Wait a bit for your test tube to light up. Be careful when transporting.
