tegwin
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| posted on 25/9/07 at 07:19 PM |
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OT. Aquiring Magnesium
Im Seriously into unusual photography and have come up with an unusual scheme in my head for some interesting pics..
However, My lunatic scheme requires some magnesium ribbon that I can set fire to to provide a brilliant white light and some smoke.. All in a
controled environment I hasten to add...
but, appart from robbing the local school (like taking candy from a baby and all that)...How and where does one get pure magnesium?
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Simon
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| posted on 25/9/07 at 07:26 PM |
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http://unisonal.manufacturer.globalsources.com/si/6008801834576/pdtl/Aluminum-extrusion/1000935654/Rust-Resistant-Magnesium-Extrusion-Profiles-and-Sec
tions.htm
or some magnesium wheels. Might need a bit of shaping
ATB
Simon
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tegwin
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| posted on 25/9/07 at 07:30 PM |
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Is that kind of magnesium pure enough to burn like you would expect it to?
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Dangle_kt
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| posted on 25/9/07 at 07:31 PM |
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years ago our teacher left a very large lump of magnesium (possibley potasium... it was a while ago!)
It was duly swiped and found its way to the school pond...
CABOOOOOOOOOOMMMMM!!!!!!
I got into SOME trouble for that one! arrrr the memories!
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tegwin
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| posted on 25/9/07 at 07:32 PM |
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That would be potasium...nasty stuff lol.....
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Donners90
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| posted on 25/9/07 at 07:33 PM |
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Chemistry Sets
Remember as a kid you get some magnsesium ribon in chemistry kits. eg.
http://curiousminds.co.uk/product_info.php/cPath/24_98/products_id/31?osCsid=ddd979102104e4a17d38f9676aec0be0
Maybe there are companies where you can buy items to replenish the bits you use up??
Better still
ebay item number 330167831315
[Edited on 25-9-2007 by Donners90]
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Mole
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| posted on 25/9/07 at 07:41 PM |
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MAGNESIUM-RIBBON-3MM-WIDE-REEL-25G-SEALED-PACKET_W0QQitemZ330167831315QQihZ014QQcategoryZ26420QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewI
tem
might have to cut and paste haven't worked outlinks yet.
[Edited on 25/9/07 by Mole]
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Mole
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| posted on 25/9/07 at 07:43 PM |
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To Donners90 snap
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BenB
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| posted on 25/9/07 at 08:01 PM |
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You'ld be suprised what you can buy from chemical suppliers without questions.....
Just expect most of your phonecalls to be recorded if you buy too much dodgey stuff!!!
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907
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| posted on 25/9/07 at 08:39 PM |
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Unobtainium swarf goes well, especially if WD40 has been used as a cutting lube.
One of my local pubs still has a dark patch on the ceiling, just under where an ashtray used to be.
We had to drink by feel that night, and finding the barmaid was interesting. 
Paul G
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mookaloid
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| posted on 25/9/07 at 08:59 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Mole
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MAGNESIUM-RIBBON-3MM-WIDE-REEL-25G-SEALED-PACKET_W0QQitemZ330167831315QQihZ014QQcategoryZ26420QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewI
tem
might have to cut and paste haven't worked outlinks yet.
[Edited on 25/9/07 by Mole]
working linky
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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Daimo_45
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| posted on 25/9/07 at 09:41 PM |
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Make some thermite, that burns at over 1300c!
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Confused but excited.
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| posted on 25/9/07 at 09:56 PM |
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And it's easier to obtain. You make your own!
For those who already know how to make it, no explanation is neccesssary and for those who don't.........you are missing a great experience.
Tell them about the bent treacle edges!
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RazMan
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| posted on 25/9/07 at 10:50 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by 907
Unobtainium swarf goes well, especially if WD40 has been used as a cutting lube.
I was wondering how you got all of those barbies so well lit simultaneously Paul
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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snapper
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| posted on 25/9/07 at 10:55 PM |
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the stuff inside old flash bulbs
I eat to survive
I drink to forget
I breath to pi55 my ex wife off (and now my ex partner)
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