This project was a disaster. - Summary

Summary

In this video, the creator attempted to recreate an explosion caused by pouring a mixture of gold and copper into a jar, but the footage was lost. They bought new jars and decided to redo the experiment, this time using copper pieces instead of gold. They loaded a clean crucible with copper pieces, melted them in an oven, and attempted to pour the molten metal into the jars. The first attempt resulted in the metal solidifying in the jar without an explosion. They then repaired their damaged oven, added tin to the copper to create bronze, and tried the experiment again with a smaller amount of water in the jar. The video documents their various attempts and observations.

Facts

Here are the key facts from the text:

1. The author filmed an experiment involving pouring a mixture of gold and copper into a jar, which resulted in an explosion.
2. They lost the footage of the original experiment and decided to redo it.
3. The author purchased three expensive jars for the experiment, costing $20 each.
4. They also bought pieces of copper for the redo, opting not to use gold to avoid expense and cleanup complications.
5. The author used a clean crucible for melting copper.
6. They experienced a mishap where the copper didn't melt as expected, and they discovered issues with their equipment.
7. The author attempted to repair their equipment by cutting and replacing a damaged part.
8. They added tin to the copper to create bronze with a lower melting point.
9. During the experiment, the molten metal formed an oxide layer, which caused some difficulties.
10. They successfully poured the molten metal into water, observing the formation of vapor pockets.

Please note that these facts are presented in the order they appear in the text.