How To Make Ruby in a Microwave

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  • In this video we experiment with several methods for making ruby in a microwave. Click the link to get $15 off your first pair of BRUNT boots, plus free shipping & returns: cen.yt/bruntnighthawk
    Thanks to ElementalMaker for inspiring this series of ruby making projects, and also for allowing me to use his footage. Channel here: / elementcollector1001
    Thanks also to NileRed for the awesome plasma footage. See his video on the subject here: • The microwave plasma m...
    Thank you very much to all of my Patreon supporters who have contributed to help me create videos like this one. A special thanks to my top Patrons: Enzo Breda Lee, Jon Hartmann, TheBackyardScientist & Eugene Pakhomov! / nighthawkprojects

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  • @Nighthawkinlight
    @Nighthawkinlight  ปีที่แล้ว +76

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    • @rubbegameing5370
      @rubbegameing5370 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Great!

    • @ArdaSReal
      @ArdaSReal ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Now that is a cool use of Technology

    • @zuenkozuenko3433
      @zuenkozuenko3433 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What if u used a alluminium plate instead of wires in the dust maybe it would make a ruby coin on top of the aluminum coin/plate thingy :)

    • @Kelvryn
      @Kelvryn ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wouldn't it help to use a small aluminum container and then put that container in the glass? or maybe use aluminum ball bearings? it looks like the rubies are formed around the contact points between the wool and the seed material.

    • @ezekielbrockmann114
      @ezekielbrockmann114 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      You should warn people about opening microwaves to try to hack them for higher wattages, it's a terrible way to die.

  • @knartfocker_
    @knartfocker_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5504

    Beard, check.
    Rubies, check.
    Parrot? Check.
    You're a pirate.

    • @evelyndeleon7234
      @evelyndeleon7234 3 ปีที่แล้ว +99

      oh, I like this one

    • @Queer_Nerd_For_Human_Justice
      @Queer_Nerd_For_Human_Justice 3 ปีที่แล้ว +91

      YAR HAR DIDDLE DEE DEE

    • @LookingGlass69
      @LookingGlass69 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      @@Queer_Nerd_For_Human_Justice DO YOU WANT CUZ A PIRATE IS FREE

    • @Nathan_V_
      @Nathan_V_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@evelyndeleon7234 :D

    • @MGoat76
      @MGoat76 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      I am seeing Ted Cruz, which is unfortunate. 🙂

  • @LarsSveen
    @LarsSveen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +725

    2005: make diamonds in your microwave with charcoal and peanut butter... lol, jk.
    2020: make rubies in your microwave... no, really.

    • @alphaadhito
      @alphaadhito 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      Haha, I remember the Mythbusters trying to replicate that diamond peanut butter, good old time lol

    • @duh4572
      @duh4572 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@alphaadhito I don't, do you remember which season and/or episode?
      I have them all.

    • @Baigle1
      @Baigle1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Funny thing is the charcoal + microwave = diamond is possible in a near-vacuum (chemical/plasma vapor deposition). There are actually a lot of different ways to do it.

    • @blg53
      @blg53 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Baigle1 Don't you also need a very high pressure?

    • @Baigle1
      @Baigle1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@blg53 Not really. Most successful setups use low pressure mixtures of a noble gas and methane at high temperature, but you can also use ion beams to knock off charged high velocity chunks, imbed ions directly, or statically attract free gaseous ions from plasma.
      If you are directly trying to crush a sample of charcoal (or even super-pure graphite) inside a laser-assisted diamond anvil (at any usefully large crystal size), you will usually always get grain dislocations, vacancies, impurities, and various crystal arrangements that make it hit-or-miss with most industrial processes.
      Now that I mention it, it may be possible to use an x-ray laser arrangement which only targets deformities in crystal structure inside diamond anvil cells. This may make it possible to only (or mostly) allow growth of a selected type of crystal (or along a certain axis) in a combined micro-vapor deposition/ compression method. Good work, you.

  • @Hattori75
    @Hattori75 2 ปีที่แล้ว +291

    Didn't think I'd be adding a microwave into my workshop, but here we are.

  • @FDroid01
    @FDroid01 ปีที่แล้ว +115

    I love how thoroughly you credit other creators

  • @AndreasIndustriePro
    @AndreasIndustriePro 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1518

    Microwave:
    Aluminium-Oxide molten
    Soup still cold

    • @TheAechBomb
      @TheAechBomb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      very true

    • @eddiemarohl5789
      @eddiemarohl5789 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      69th like

    • @dmaraptor
      @dmaraptor 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Check mains voltage before. If it has low level microwave oven won't work.

    • @nicolaslesch4675
      @nicolaslesch4675 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Just use plasma to heat your soup :D

    • @derGhebbet
      @derGhebbet 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      Put some steel wool in an try again.

  • @Tardxan
    @Tardxan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1082

    Can we just take a moment to appreciate how easy he made this to understand and follow along with?

    • @GadgetBoy
      @GadgetBoy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      That's why I've been following him since he was making fireworks in his parents' kitchen

    • @kantdrawl3328
      @kantdrawl3328 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      This man speaks Lehman, he is underappreciated!

    • @rishil6491
      @rishil6491 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      have u even heard what he said at 1:06 ?

    • @TheOldDemo
      @TheOldDemo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      goes on to make diamonds tomorrow

    • @gekkoukasane1713
      @gekkoukasane1713 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It’s microwaving an oxide? Not rocket science dude.

  • @Chris.Davies
    @Chris.Davies ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Um, honey?
    Wife: Yes, dear.
    We seem to need a new microwave.

  • @projektdarkside8757
    @projektdarkside8757 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    You have a wonderful way of helping people recognize how fun and interesting science can be.

  • @Yrouel86
    @Yrouel86 3 ปีที่แล้ว +981

    I have a suggestion for a more energetic way to create rubies: I'm sure you know that when a lighting strikes a beach you can then find at the point of discharge some glass in the shape of the electrical arc that melted it, aka fulgurites. You can also make these with a power transformer (the ones hanging from poles) and a flower pot filled with slightly damp sand.
    Also there is a way to make fulgurites harvesting natural lightings, basically break the path from a lighting rod to ground with a jar full of sand.
    What if instead of using sand you use the ruby seed material? I think you could get pretty gorgeous lightning shaped rubies.
    I hope you can at least set up some "lightning traps" somewhere if you can't or won't deal with a power transformer and its dangers

    • @Nighthawkinlight
      @Nighthawkinlight  3 ปีที่แล้ว +634

      I might be able to combine that idea with another I've been thinking about. Thanks for your comment!

    • @LMF1716
      @LMF1716 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      Like taking the scaled up process for making flash graphene and applying it to making rubies

    • @hasanhas00n1
      @hasanhas00n1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +207

      @@Nighthawkinlight hello i am a material scientist, a machine already exists that could recreate the same plasma conditions as a lightening strike. Its called Vacuum Arc ReMelting (VAR or VAM depending on the author) this machine is used to melt high temperature research alloys that require 3000+ degrees Celsius within seconds

    • @HighShamanMoses
      @HighShamanMoses 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Kinda like what the backyard scientist did? but with the ruby material instead of sand?

    • @dolphinschild62
      @dolphinschild62 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@Nighthawkinlight I am excited to see this idea.

  • @Pulich07
    @Pulich07 3 ปีที่แล้ว +439

    "Don't do this in your home microwave"
    K, work microwave it is. That's what you get for heating fish in there Hank! Imma be heating rubies!

    • @hyperparadox1
      @hyperparadox1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      Imagine people in your work heating their food up only to find their food fluoresce under UV light in a brilliant pink, makes for some sick pastries

    • @sarcasm-aplenty
      @sarcasm-aplenty 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I used my college microwave once to cook a potato and... it caught fire

    • @PinBallReviewerRepairs
      @PinBallReviewerRepairs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@sarcasm-aplenty Should of poked it with a fork make some punctures with a fork around the potato and you can cook it in the microwave.
      Not doing that the potato could blow up.

    • @jefferywilson2280
      @jefferywilson2280 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And a friends home

    • @sarcasm-aplenty
      @sarcasm-aplenty 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@PinBallReviewerRepairs do microwaves that aren't attached to walls work differently? Like are microwaves and microwave ovens fundamentally different and I just never noticed?

  • @mackjsm7105
    @mackjsm7105 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    this guy is gold.. talks in plain English.. THANK YOU!

    • @joeblogh2340
      @joeblogh2340 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Apparently that isn’t even his real voice. He used AI. This world is getting stupider by the minute. If you can’t use your real voice, don’t talk to me. About anything.

    • @KovKov
      @KovKov หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ​@@joeblogh2340 Proof?

  • @jasonkocher3513
    @jasonkocher3513 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Cool stuff!! I believe the term "seed" is used for the small piece of Ruby or original crystal material that is typically used to grow a boule from. (It's not the powder)

    • @ChiefWombatCuddler
      @ChiefWombatCuddler 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Yes, in crystal chemistry and engineering the introduction of crystals to grow crystals is done to change the nucleation energy states in order to expidate growth, or even trigger it. In fact this is observed in crystal field theory when trying to apply it when making heterogeneous crystals. The crystals don't always have to be the same molecular compounds either, this is called heterogeneous nucleation.

  • @stinkywizzleteats420
    @stinkywizzleteats420 3 ปีที่แล้ว +578

    I'm sure I've cooked pizza rolls in the microwave hot enough to make rubies. But I just burnt the shit out of the roof of my mouth instead.

    • @AmericanAkosm
      @AmericanAkosm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Oral scarification is an unappreciated art... The Romans called it "the art of cunnilingus".

    • @dajair01
      @dajair01 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Because you don't put pizza on the microwavy

    • @DudleyaSetchellii
      @DudleyaSetchellii 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      When I got my first microwave, I wanted some instant coffee. Filled cup and put it in for 5 minutes should do. I thought it a bit hot so I used a glove mitten to take it. A tea spoon of coffee and BOOM! It splattered hot coffee all over the kitchen like if a large fire cracker were in it. About 1/4 of the water was left in the cup.

    • @anonomuse9094
      @anonomuse9094 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same, dude.

  • @Ciara_Foxx
    @Ciara_Foxx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1894

    Im 100% trying this at home with my home microwave.
    My gemologist wife is gonna be so proud when I make her birth stone, or I'll die. Either way. Win-win.

    • @AA-vr8ve
      @AA-vr8ve 2 ปีที่แล้ว +83

      So how'd it go

    • @Ciara_Foxx
      @Ciara_Foxx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +440

      @@AA-vr8ve I died

    • @uncannysnake
      @uncannysnake 2 ปีที่แล้ว +83

      @@Ciara_Foxx Nooooo

    • @funguy7218
      @funguy7218 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Did you do it?? So cute 🥰

    • @GriswoldCain
      @GriswoldCain 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      This is fucking hilarious.

  • @satellite4349
    @satellite4349 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Most interesting video I've seen in a while! I'd love to see more of these where you try to perfect the formula even more!

  • @Suddsy11037
    @Suddsy11037 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    How have i not seen this channel before, im definitely going to watch more of these in the future you’re up there with the likes of codys lab and nile red.

  • @kicksledkid
    @kicksledkid 3 ปีที่แล้ว +208

    Nighthawk is the most wholesome dude, but he also feels like the sole holder of some manner of power

    • @pacefactor
      @pacefactor 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      He is a forest deity with an interest of how humans manage to use nature.

    • @glenngriffon8032
      @glenngriffon8032 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      He's youtube's answer to Tom Bombadil.

    • @Rabcup
      @Rabcup 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He is the messiah

    • @supermaster2012
      @supermaster2012 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He's thr living figure of Tim Horton ngl

    • @myrealusername9998
      @myrealusername9998 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He’s the first other person that I know knows that sapphire isn’t only blue, and in fact there are yellow pink and transparent ones as well

  • @corazzinatanner498
    @corazzinatanner498 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1578

    I think, almost more impressive than you making rubys in a microwave, is that you have sponsor I would consider purchasing from.

    • @joeywatch1145
      @joeywatch1145 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      How much do your shoes cost? In rubies.

    • @Tejvir7
      @Tejvir7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good grammar

    • @Tejvir7
      @Tejvir7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Not

    • @oilybrakes
      @oilybrakes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +75

      @@Tejvir7 What an unexpected and funny twist you manifested with your second message that negated the first message.
      Such skill, such outstanding mastery of linguistics! I am in awe!

    • @mheermance
      @mheermance 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same here, they look like good boots.

  • @martineg3gaming490
    @martineg3gaming490 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    You may never see this, but I'm inspired to write it anyways. Ruby is my birthstone and to see them illuminated so brilliantly was amazing. It makes me wonder if my old class ring would do it too, but I have no idea where it is. Anyways, thanks for the cool video!

  • @ristube3319
    @ristube3319 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    You should consider getting a used commercial (restaurant or similar) microwave. They are 10x stronger than even high wattage home versions.

    • @isaacbrewster1153
      @isaacbrewster1153 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I used to work at Starbucks and The microwave oven we have is easily five or six times more efficient than any other microwave I've ever seen

  • @robertgoff6479
    @robertgoff6479 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Your mixture of educated speculation and insane "throw everything at the wall and see what sticks" is amazing. Thanks.

    • @Nighthawkinlight
      @Nighthawkinlight  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Good way to describe how I do things

    • @JesseCase
      @JesseCase 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's Peanut the macaque!!

  • @realmannotcow
    @realmannotcow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +269

    Be careful with those glasses, nile red showed that the plasma can damage glass, causing it to break spontaneously later

    • @Cautionary_Tale_Harris
      @Cautionary_Tale_Harris 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      When he showed that part I said, "Yep, and he had to destroy all those beakers!"

    • @DanielGBenesScienceShows
      @DanielGBenesScienceShows 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Good call out. Temperamental tempered glass!

    • @109Rage
      @109Rage 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      2 months later: "So all my beakers started breaking…"

    • @jamescanjuggle
      @jamescanjuggle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Time to take out the Thermal Tamper
      *Que the smashing symphony*

    • @norXmal
      @norXmal 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The rapid change of temperatures can do that, had a bartender give me a newly washed glass with a cold drink, didn't last long.

  • @mkhodr1
    @mkhodr1 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Those UV light shots were breathtaking!

  • @hambone4402
    @hambone4402 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Interesting experiment. Also, this is the first time ever I’ve watched a sponsor ad completely through. I’m considering looking them up.

  • @tcp3059
    @tcp3059 3 ปีที่แล้ว +109

    For the next part of this series, you should try and build an actual Verneuil furnace. See if you can make some gem-grade crystals.

  • @raum_dellamorte
    @raum_dellamorte 2 ปีที่แล้ว +249

    Logical next step: Lightning rod in large box of ruby seed material. This is done with sand to create glass formations, why not try it for making rubies? Maybe giant capacitors if you can't wait for the weather.

    • @Draakdarkmaster6
      @Draakdarkmaster6 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      because rubies take a hell of alot more heat to crystalize than glass unfortunately, so lightning could do it, but the ruby formations would likely be smaller and more sparse per strike

    • @raum_dellamorte
      @raum_dellamorte 2 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      @@Draakdarkmaster6 That seems a valid point. Of course, had I unlimited funds I would do it anyway and compare the results to the microwave. Of course I would do a lot of insane things with unlimited funds. At the moment I only have funds for slightly unconventional science. Mad science will have to wait.

    • @nate7LP_my_dog_found_the_knife
      @nate7LP_my_dog_found_the_knife 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      @@raum_dellamorte your passion is your soul, never lose it.

    • @Starstruck_Seven
      @Starstruck_Seven 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@nate7LP_my_dog_found_the_knife Im gonna use this as my yearbook quote lol

    • @nate7LP_my_dog_found_the_knife
      @nate7LP_my_dog_found_the_knife 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Starstruck_Seven 👍

  • @birthday_cakeman
    @birthday_cakeman 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    As a fellow bird owner, I got way too excited when I learned you had a Caique. You Caique is so cute! Looks like you have a great bond too!

  • @nicholasfriesen5134
    @nicholasfriesen5134 หลายเดือนก่อน

    One of my favorite videos on TH-cam. Such a great job

  • @briantaylor9958
    @briantaylor9958 2 ปีที่แล้ว +280

    My wife loves rubies, I love sapphires. Our honeymoon was spent sapphire mining in Montana. I highly recommend it! Padparascha is a pinkish, peachish (orangish) color of sapphire that is highly desirable. Therefore, similar to ruby, it has a special name, Padparascha. Thank you for posting your videos, very educational stuff!

    • @BrunoGoncalves13
      @BrunoGoncalves13 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      What a very different idea for a Honeymoon, i'm inspired to have something as creative as this. Hope she likes it. Already gave her a sapphire tho

    • @lexruptor
      @lexruptor 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ugh, we don't actually have any decent sapphire mines, Montana that is, all our good ones are covid shut down, and the ones we have alive still are overpriced scams. Glad you had fun though

    • @jeffhall92
      @jeffhall92 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Have you tried making sapphires in the microwave?

    • @user-yy4ux9zf4r
      @user-yy4ux9zf4r ปีที่แล้ว +3

      What minerals do i have to add to sapphire mixture to make it that color?

    • @calitrix5037
      @calitrix5037 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jeffhall92 🤣☠

  • @electronicsNmore
    @electronicsNmore 3 ปีที่แล้ว +603

    Most people think of a ruby as being red, but just as you showed in this video, they can be pink in color. Cool how it transforms from that seafoam color. I never knew about that microwave kiln, I definitely need to buy one. Great work as always!

    • @Nighthawkinlight
      @Nighthawkinlight  3 ปีที่แล้ว +128

      You can change the deepness of the red color by adding more chromium, up to about 5%

    • @electronicsNmore
      @electronicsNmore 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      @@Nighthawkinlight It would be interesting to experiment using other elements to alter the color.

    • @ThomasAndersonbsf
      @ThomasAndersonbsf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      ​@@Nighthawkinlight what about some zirconium kiln material? also why not use aluminum metal and chromium metal with an oxygen supply fed from say an electrolysis system breaking down water and sending the oxygen to the chamber while heating. (zirconium based kiln like the alumina one you had, for higher temp resistance)

    • @the_great_tigorian_channel
      @the_great_tigorian_channel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      what most people don't understand about gems is that they are quite often cloudy like in this video and by faceting and polishing the boule you will see the color become deeper and more translucent.

    • @ThomasAndersonbsf
      @ThomasAndersonbsf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@the_great_tigorian_channel sometimes but I doubt this is the case here because of cooling time, to get that clearer aspect they will probably need to let them cool slower so as to form single solid crystal, formation from it, additionally though they could use these gems to dissolve in water with in a hydrothermal synthesis system and recrystalize in the cooler end (we are talking 100s of degrees C due to it being under pressure to keep it liquid so it won't boil thus becoming a super solvent unlike plain 100C or less water that wont dissolve an emerald or ruby, and even the "cooler" side is still a couple 100 degrees C so still way hotter than 1atm of pressure would allow it to exist in as liquid,)
      What I am more interested in is the way to heat it and maintain that temp to allow flowing and annealed cooling into a solid for say nozzle tips for 3D printers and such ;)

  • @johnhoover5431
    @johnhoover5431 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your videos and I'm really learning a lot. I follow up on what you talk about here so the knowledge sticks. That microwave kiln has got my mind thinking 🤔 I about lost it on the ladder shot with the boots tho lol. They look great by the way. You got my attention talking about the stress points. I've had nice boots, bad stress points.

  • @TheJhinkaQueen
    @TheJhinkaQueen ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for helping me find more creative things i would love to try!

  • @SJNFAB
    @SJNFAB 3 ปีที่แล้ว +428

    10 SECONDS TO MAKE RUBIES.
    10 MINUTES TO WARM UP MY LEFT OVER LASAGNA 😠

    • @owenadair8893
      @owenadair8893 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @kylekataryn exactly

    • @canbakr5602
      @canbakr5602 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      LMAO

    • @Cmoth040
      @Cmoth040 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      That's because you didn't create a large enough plasma vessel. Crispy, would have to be the goal here.

    • @eduardosfw
      @eduardosfw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      yeah, its better to make thousands of rubies and sell them for hot lasagna

    • @nate7LP_my_dog_found_the_knife
      @nate7LP_my_dog_found_the_knife 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      @@eduardosfw till everyone does it and the world is full of Rubies and devoid of perfectly microwaved lasagna. Is that a world that you want to live in?

  • @amayizingnicollama
    @amayizingnicollama 3 ปีที่แล้ว +417

    were the 294 people who disliked this expecting him to pull out a set of ruby tiffany's ear rings?

    • @nommy8599
      @nommy8599 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      no

    • @nommy8599
      @nommy8599 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      any other questions?

    • @amayizingnicollama
      @amayizingnicollama 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      @@nommy8599 I had forgot this video existed, thanks for reminding me so I could watch it again

    • @amayizingnicollama
      @amayizingnicollama 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@haveagreatday8248 Thanks! And nearly, several species of small furry animals gathered together in a cave and grooving with a pict. Have a great day yourself

    • @tylerdm6474
      @tylerdm6474 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@nommy8599 Liar

  • @ThisIsStupid12312312
    @ThisIsStupid12312312 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    my dog went nuts at your bird, I can't tell if he's saying "ahh cute" or "get in my belly", either way.. great vid as always!

  • @rendaowe
    @rendaowe 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was fascinating and grabbed my attention so hard that I couldn’t stop watching and being totally submerged into every frame and word. Thank you, so very cool. Mose is soo stinking cute, such a cool bird.

  • @aetius31
    @aetius31 3 ปีที่แล้ว +132

    I have successfully melted Zirconia (2700°c) with a microwave back in 2003 (omg time flies!), the trick is to put the microwave susceptor (usually silicon carbide or SiC, probably the black thing of your heating cover) at the center so all the energy is dumped into the material to be melted.
    Also keep the internal walls of your cover white so the infrared is reflected towards the sample(hemisphere is better than square)
    In your case, just make a sandwich like this: ruby precursor powder-a drop of SiC powder in the center -ruby precursor powder in the top.
    Of course, there will be some contamination near the SiC but you should recover fine samples away from the center.
    You can get SiC powder cheaply as it is sold as an abrasive, powder size doesnt seem to have a noticable importance so i advise to get coarser grit as it is easier to work with.

    • @Nighthawkinlight
      @Nighthawkinlight  3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Good tip!

    • @toxomanrod
      @toxomanrod ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi aetius31,
      I'm gonna try what you've suggested. Any resources you can share where I can learn how you figured out your methods?
      Thanks!!
      By the way, we are both subscribed to nearly the same channels! I need more friends like you 😂

    • @aetius31
      @aetius31 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@toxomanrod Hello, i will be glad to answer your question (at least trying to because it was a long time ago).
      Maybe we could discuss in a discord server, for instance the discord of DIY Perks (invite link in the channel "about").
      My nick is the same there "Aetius31".
      Btw I am located in France with GMT+2 time.

  • @flweeptwo
    @flweeptwo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +132

    Microwaves always surprise me by how much an everyday item can do

    • @unlokia
      @unlokia 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      One can make a spot welder from the HT transformer of a microwave; I'd posit this is a FAR more useful thing than a few small rubies.

    • @Nae_Ayy
      @Nae_Ayy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Just a box that casually raises voltage to a plasma-inducing level
      And we use it to cook food, poorly

    • @glinchdk
      @glinchdk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@Nae_Ayy idk about poorly, it just works best for certain things.

    • @Nae_Ayy
      @Nae_Ayy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@glinchdk bruh

    • @signalworks
      @signalworks 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@Nae_Ayy “raises voltage to plasma inducing level” isn’t quite accurate. It’s more about the amount of sheer energy delivered by electromagnetic radiation. It does use high voltages to drive the magnetron however

  • @Furantzu
    @Furantzu 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    First time I see one of your videos, felt like I was hearing a friend explain the whole thing, its just missing a couple cold ones. Amazing experience and the outro with your pet was cherry on top cause I love pets.

  • @EagleNebula
    @EagleNebula ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wauw, never thought that rubies could be made by a microwave...looks very nice man.
    And damn, you're parrot loves you, what a beautifull bird!! Love it

  • @eliorbilow8797
    @eliorbilow8797 3 ปีที่แล้ว +470

    NightHawk: "don't try this at home"
    Me: "what do I have to do to do this safely at home"
    NightHawk: "this reaction makes toxic byproducts. This is a chemistry microwave now."
    Me: goes to thrift store to get chemistry microwave

    • @Hoch134
      @Hoch134 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Would be easier to buy a small kiln...

    • @deth3021
      @deth3021 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Hoch134 probably less electricity to use a microwave though?

    • @Hoch134
      @Hoch134 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@deth3021 I'm not sure about that. You need the same energy for the process and I can imagine that a lot of energy is wasted in the microwave. Also, you will get way bigger rubies with a kiln.

    • @deth3021
      @deth3021 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@Hoch134 I don't think so. With a kill you use most of the energy in a difuse manor, also due to the greater volume heated you have a longer heat up time.
      With this method you only run the power for 10 seconds and it's directly applied to the area where the heat is needed.
      As for the size. I think there is still potential to evolve this Process. This seems more like a proof of concept than a refined process.

    • @Hoch134
      @Hoch134 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@deth3021 That's why I said small kiln - there are very small kilns around.
      If you want to do it fast, you could easily use a torch as well.
      Of course, this is a proof of concept. But it seems inefficient to convert energy into different forms instead of using it directly.

  • @gilligancharliebrown399
    @gilligancharliebrown399 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    OMG!! Not only a fascinating subject. But the introduction to the microwave kiln just opened a door of endless possibilities for crafts and creativity! Also thanks for showing 'Moez'. I forgot how sweet birds can be.

  • @sd10559sd
    @sd10559sd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I enjoy your videos. They're quite educational. I was wondering if you ever made a video on making a bullet-proof material using easy to find ordinary household materials? I would be interested in learning about it. Thanks

  • @dav24x
    @dav24x ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Impressive and the way you explained is amazing 👏 thank you

  • @lewismassie
    @lewismassie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    My parents got rid of a perfectly functional microwave a few years back and I'm still annoyed that I wasn't allowed to keep it for experiments
    And of course the return of the birb himself

    • @Pascal_Robert--Rc_Creations
      @Pascal_Robert--Rc_Creations 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      just make a post on fb, there are a lot of old microwaves people will give up for free

    • @lewismassie
      @lewismassie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Pascal_Robert--Rc_Creations That's a pretty good idea actually, never thought of that

    • @thewolfin
      @thewolfin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Did they upgrade to one they can control via Alexa, or something?

    • @lewismassie
      @lewismassie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@thewolfin It was just too big I think

    • @anoirbentanfous
      @anoirbentanfous 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      if you live in North America you can find them on the streets... just take a look and 98% of them are in a good working condition, I have a pile of them that I am gathering for some sort of experiments like this.

  • @ElementalMaker
    @ElementalMaker 3 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    What an absolutely awesome process you developed; I'm blown away! Thank you so much for the shoutout too! You are a truly great guy.

    • @ProlificInvention
      @ProlificInvention 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I've watched every video both of you guys have made, all I can say is thank you.

    • @ElementalMaker
      @ElementalMaker 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@ProlificInvention Thank you Prolific!

    • @porkrinds9572
      @porkrinds9572 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Certainly didn’t create this process. Not by far, friend.

    • @ProlificInvention
      @ProlificInvention 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@porkrinds9572 Is there another video made previously to this where rubies were created using a microwave? Links?

    • @danieleardley3689
      @danieleardley3689 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was wondering if either of you were thinking of using an induction furnace to try and melt the rubies?

  • @victoryfirst2878
    @victoryfirst2878 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just cannot believe that you showed me something new. Thanks so much to give me something new to work with and try to make thing NEW. Have yourself a Happy New Year a good week late. Hope we both have more to come our way Sir. vf

  • @RickMonteiro1984
    @RickMonteiro1984 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Would love to see refined methodes for bigger cleaner rubies :D

    • @zachcrawford5
      @zachcrawford5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I think basically the slower the media cools after being heated the larger the crystals will be. Also if you seed the media with a crystal that has already formed the molecules will favor building new layers (with the same lattice orientation) on that crystal as opposed to starting new crystals from scratch.

  • @AppliedScience
    @AppliedScience 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1389

    Very clever method!

    • @willynebula6193
      @willynebula6193 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      I scrolled through to find your comment Ben. I was surprised to see this simple comment tbh. As im sure we all hold your work and thoughts in high regards, i was anticipating your thoughts on this. Oh Well i hope you are doing well and im looking forward to your next video. Cheers from Australia.

    • @Nighthawkinlight
      @Nighthawkinlight  3 ปีที่แล้ว +80

      Thanks Ben!

    • @MrNeelthehulk
      @MrNeelthehulk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Gentlemen behold epic bro moment

    • @bzg_
      @bzg_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@willynebula6193 weirdo

    • @Roshkin
      @Roshkin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I'd love to see you refine the method!

  • @Trathaal
    @Trathaal 3 ปีที่แล้ว +182

    Commercial synthetic ruby producers: *_You weren’t supposed to do that_*

    • @kristyanne719
      @kristyanne719 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Yup, Big Ruby gonna come after him now

    • @Freakytim
      @Freakytim 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@kristyanne719 big ruby Lmfaoo

    • @GatekeeperofOld
      @GatekeeperofOld 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah big ruby, aka jack, come down on you like he did Oswald lol.

    • @nejiniisan1265
      @nejiniisan1265 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kristyanne719 lol

  • @samswilly14
    @samswilly14 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love that you had some of NileRed’s content! Lol awesome video man

  • @Yeet-eq7ve
    @Yeet-eq7ve 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dude, I've been looking for this for days! Thanks

  • @Mr6Sinner
    @Mr6Sinner 3 ปีที่แล้ว +186

    "No, dont use that one, its my chemistry microwave."

    • @mariejones6324
      @mariejones6324 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha. I was buying a new microwave this week anyways....

    • @KipIngram
      @KipIngram 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have a reflow soldering toaster oven. :-) That works quite well - just squeegee your solder paste, hand-place your surface mount components with tweezers, and pop it in the toaster oven for a little while. You can ruin a board if you go to long, but if you're careful and pay attention you can get a nice reflow.

  • @GoatChease
    @GoatChease 3 ปีที่แล้ว +290

    "Don't try this at home." What about at a friend's house?

    • @jakep111
      @jakep111 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Your MOMS house

    • @turtle7792
      @turtle7792 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@jakep111 typically that would be the same house

    • @awesomefacepalm
      @awesomefacepalm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      No.
      The house of your enemy

    • @haderwael2987
      @haderwael2987 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@charred1010 lmfao 💀

    • @raynewell6371
      @raynewell6371 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah!!! What he said????

  • @RyanLynch1
    @RyanLynch1 ปีที่แล้ว

    15:40 i loved you playing with your bird at the end!!!

  • @satina1169
    @satina1169 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thats absolutely cool, thanks for making a video about it and being inspiring

  • @ericeaton2386
    @ericeaton2386 3 ปีที่แล้ว +112

    I can't even begin to describe how cool this is.
    Also, I have got to get me one of those microwave kilns!

    • @MsBleau
      @MsBleau 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not even expensive just.looked it up.20$

    • @InfiniteDarkMass
      @InfiniteDarkMass 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      But is there any actual use for these homemade rubies?

    • @MsBleau
      @MsBleau 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@InfiniteDarkMass suckers on ebay an etsy

  • @addictedcoffee6795
    @addictedcoffee6795 3 ปีที่แล้ว +107

    As a Ruby on Rails developer, I'm impressed!

    • @JohnDoe-ce2wl
      @JohnDoe-ce2wl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      proposed method for you: put the crucible into the microwave, but fill it with cold coffee before starting. Guaranteed to produce ruby gems.

    • @Scanlaid
      @Scanlaid 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      On rails? ❌
      *In jar?* ✔

    • @TheSektor47
      @TheSektor47 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Whoa whoa, this is an off the rails video.

  • @jmi967
    @jmi967 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I wonder if you'd get a larger single ruby if you used a single thread to seed it and used wool on top as a bulk heat source.
    Also, maybe you can use one of your small rubies as a seed for larger ones.

  • @Techmedic90
    @Techmedic90 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    you should try using the last vessel upside down with the seed powder compacted in and put the foil at the bottom inside the vesel. also if the vessel was cone shapped it would concentrate the heat for a more even reaction. would be interesting to see, thanks :) @NightHawkInLight

  • @josephvictory9536
    @josephvictory9536 2 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    Man you are genuinely an inspiration to me with how creative and affordable you make certain higher end scientific processes. There is that tradeoff with precision some of the time, but i am always shocked at how machines that would be over 3000 dollars can be handily manufactured for under 100 bucks with creativity.
    Just want to say thanks for making the world a better place. You can tell from the comments just how many makers are being inspired.

  • @KeystoneScience
    @KeystoneScience 3 ปีที่แล้ว +979

    Wow, I had no idea that you could do that. Great video! :)

    • @michaelgarza9039
      @michaelgarza9039 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Make a video already

    • @ivanrodionov9724
      @ivanrodionov9724 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Back from the grave eh :P?

    • @Irish0wl
      @Irish0wl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Hey Keystone,
      I remember you and Cody were making a fusion reactor.
      Any news with it?

    • @robertcamargo3282
      @robertcamargo3282 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      So happy to see you comment here. Love your channel. Hope life is good bud!

    • @KieranShort
      @KieranShort 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Now, how do we make one with a 0.4mm hole in the middle and adhere it to the tip of an fdm 3d printer nozzle?

  • @scientificpanda
    @scientificpanda ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I have a suggestion for a larger one. Put in your aluminum first, heavier amount, then pour in your mixture and press a little, not pushing all the oxygen out. This way the mixture is throughly integrated and has room for oxygen also. When you heat it the aluminum is throughout the mix and evenly heated.

  • @UknohweHwoits
    @UknohweHwoits ปีที่แล้ว

    I read a few comments, then straight away subscribe before even watching video, that's how awesome this is!!!

  • @pike7318
    @pike7318 3 ปีที่แล้ว +173

    Idea: isnt it possible to pull the plasma down with a neodymium magnet/electromagnet???

    • @Nighthawkinlight
      @Nighthawkinlight  3 ปีที่แล้ว +93

      Very interesting thought!

    • @narayanbandodker5482
      @narayanbandodker5482 3 ปีที่แล้ว +81

      The heat would cause the magnet to lose its magnetic power due to curie point

    • @pike7318
      @pike7318 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@narayanbandodker5482 if you had It under the glass container where the "seed material" is inside ?🤔

    • @startedtech
      @startedtech 3 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      Neodymium magnets max temperature is ~350c before it loses its magnetism, so you'd have to find a way to stop the magnet from heating up too much.
      Or I suppose you could stick an absolutely massive magnet on the bottom of the microwave, but that may affect the functionality of the microwave.

    • @MCtomgie
      @MCtomgie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      What about a plasma sputtering machine?

  • @cobracous2656
    @cobracous2656 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    You should look into using Flux. With Flux, the powder dissolves into the Flux once it liquefies(similar to how salt and sugar dissolve in water). The temperature required to melt Flux is much lower than that required to melt aluminum oxide. And just like salt water or sugar water, if you have a seed in the solution, the dissolved particles will begin to attach to the seed and grow a larger crystal. It's a slow process, but if it's possible to do with a microwave, that would be really cool.

    • @lukeingram7655
      @lukeingram7655 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      This is how the first synthetic rubies were made so it certainly does work!

  • @eyekakadia
    @eyekakadia 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful Innovation… heartiest Congratulations and thanks for sharing

  • @johnnylindstedt3645
    @johnnylindstedt3645 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just randomly cruising YT and found this, had to watch of course.
    Now, an idea hit me as i was watching it, and since it's the first video from you i've seen, not knowing if you tried this, i thought i could comment about something.
    I used to work with CNC, and one of the first things you got to learn was to listen to any kind of sounds that may indicate that the machine wasn't running smooth. Why is this important in this case then? Well, since ceramics are usually VERY heat resistant, they're also usually fairly brittle. They break well before they bend. As i watched, i also listened, and could clearly hear that the glass was shaking.
    At extreme temperatures this creates a surefire way to cause internal fracturing. If you were to remove the capablity to rotate the table, this would also remove a lot of shaking, since the pressure wouldn't shift as much due to the rotation trying to heat things evenly. Having it stationary wouldn't heat things evenly, but since you were trying to create plasma, this shouldn't have any effect on induction.

  • @3amali1
    @3amali1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    How about grabbing few tungsten filaments from incandescent lamps instead of the aluminium wool? Higher melting point and readily available. I love the simple approach you came up with, and look forward when you polish those rubies and put them on a ring :)

    • @Nighthawkinlight
      @Nighthawkinlight  3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      That's a good idea!

    • @3th1xs
      @3th1xs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Really good Idea!

    • @Basement-Science
      @Basement-Science 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      Ideally no metal plasma starter should be required after the first plasma ignition. The aluminium wire has the benefit that it does not contaminate the Ruby because it should just oxidize when hot, meaning it turns into alumina which is already an ingredient in the mixture.

    • @kistuszek
      @kistuszek 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Basement-Science Ideally you would have a plasma that stays lit, but seems like the air changes chemically or something and you cant keep the plasma long term. Otherwise you just used the plasma inside the kiln thing an keep it heating until the whole batch of powder melts. Or your kiln disintegrates, whichever happens first. :)

    • @stefanl5183
      @stefanl5183 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Basement-Science Yeah. I think an interesting approach might be to just use powdered aluminum and oxygen or the oxygen from the air with some chromium salt mixed in. Aluminum burns very hot. Of course the problem here might be containing it. Or maybe a mixture of aluminum powder and ammonium dichromate.

  • @cranberryjam9160
    @cranberryjam9160 3 ปีที่แล้ว +217

    Me: alright I'll stay up all night to study for my exam
    Me at 2am: ooh I wanna make Ruby in a microwave

    • @cyanwine6003
      @cyanwine6003 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Literally me rn

    • @reisinani9005
      @reisinani9005 ปีที่แล้ว

      same

    • @renierv.dmerwe9858
      @renierv.dmerwe9858 ปีที่แล้ว

      1 hour before exam, and yep I’m watching this instead of revising

    • @shebahammy
      @shebahammy ปีที่แล้ว

      I have all f’s so i dont even try to study

    • @bmxbiker310
      @bmxbiker310 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey me too 😂😅😅😅

  • @BillOLDbergSucks
    @BillOLDbergSucks 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's really cool I didn't know you could do that. Also awesome conure I have a blue crowned one myself.

  • @charleswall3399
    @charleswall3399 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The stuff u do is inspiring and jaw dropping 😊

  • @glenngriffon8032
    @glenngriffon8032 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    You made my day bringing Mose in again at the outro. What a strange and silly bat you have.

  • @izzieb
    @izzieb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +129

    New theory: Nighthawk is an immortal being who was a well known alchemist in the Middle Ages.

    • @KeystoneScience
      @KeystoneScience 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I believe it

    • @lolo-om9rs
      @lolo-om9rs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      thats why he looks middle eastern

    • @Cautionary_Tale_Harris
      @Cautionary_Tale_Harris 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@lolo-om9rs That's why he looks ten years old with a beard 😆

    • @sdrchannel576
      @sdrchannel576 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Truth is the T virus has been administered and this is the result.

    • @unalguien1347
      @unalguien1347 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nicholas Flamel confirmed?

  • @fresh2924
    @fresh2924 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    havent even watched this, sounds crazy, awesome vid

  • @taishu3545
    @taishu3545 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am discovering many interesting things in that video.
    It's soooo great!!!!
    Thank you

  • @arc-sd8sk
    @arc-sd8sk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    for the first time ever, there's an ad in a video for something I might want

  • @Muonium1
    @Muonium1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    nice but STRONGLY recommend throwing on a pair of polycarbonate goggles when using that UVA LED. The Nichia 365nm diodes have become so powerful and intense even the specular reflections scare me now, much like a laser's.

  • @keepingcalm6469
    @keepingcalm6469 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the great ideas ! My favourite was the bird ofc...

  • @carlbrenninkmeijer8925
    @carlbrenninkmeijer8925 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such a ruby of a science teacher!

  • @platypus4267
    @platypus4267 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is very similar to the process by which cubic zirconias are made commercially. They use a rf induction coil (basically a big microwave oven) and put a bunch of the base material in (usually 90% zirconia, 10% yttria). Then, a small chip of metallic zirconium is inserted. The metal piece heats up, just like a piece of metal would in a microwave. This will eventually get hot enough to melt some of the surrounding zirconia, and once molten, the liquid zirconia absorbs the radiation and heats up on its own. The molten part is held at temperature for a while and cooled down very slowly, to cause big single crystals to precipitate out, and this is what makes a nice clear gem.
    There's a lot of potential in this method, since it's more or less tried and true. I hope you'll continue along this path of inquiry.

  • @Vaultgirl27
    @Vaultgirl27 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Oh my goodness, I wasn't expecting a birb. Your trust bond is so strong!!! I'm so happy to see a happy pet. 😍

  • @pyro-millie5533
    @pyro-millie5533 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Damn I wanna do science in the microwave now. That was so freaking cool to watch!!!

  • @thedarkknight1971
    @thedarkknight1971 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool video fella. And, those Caique birds sure love to have a little 'Rough and tumble play' don't they lol. I have a friend who has one, he's right little bugger hahahaha 👍🤣🤣

  • @consentofthegoverned5145
    @consentofthegoverned5145 2 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    Wife: "I'd love some new jewelry, sapphires maybe?" Also Wife "WHAT THE F)*$ ARE YOU DOING TO MY MICROWAVE!!!!"

  • @twocvbloke
    @twocvbloke 3 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    So the question is; "Is it a good idea to microwave this?" :P
    (Something for veteran youtube inmates to reminisce over there!!)

    • @NinoJoel
      @NinoJoel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      O man .... I that gave me a flashback

    • @Brok3nC4rrot
      @Brok3nC4rrot 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      for some reason I feel like having some roasted nuts...

    • @glenngriffon8032
      @glenngriffon8032 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@Brok3nC4rrot Nobody likes roasted nuts.

    • @twocvbloke
      @twocvbloke 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nobody likes roasted nuts... :P

    • @lupusk9productions
      @lupusk9productions 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      where did that channel go? i use to watch it all the time. cant remember the name

  • @vascodawilson
    @vascodawilson 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Please keep going and refine this process!

  • @kookookala6251
    @kookookala6251 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man crazy cool stuff, always like watching these vids

  • @giuseppefusco1189
    @giuseppefusco1189 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Please please please try some other colors!
    Also, try the "flash graphene" setup to see if you can get high enough temperatures :)

  • @josephdittrich2006
    @josephdittrich2006 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Your bird trusts you a lot to let you flip him on his back. That's pretty awesome.

  • @Agent_Hanu-Kai
    @Agent_Hanu-Kai 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    WHOAAAAH AWESOME!!!!! Thank you for making this video!

  • @BradenJohnYoung
    @BradenJohnYoung ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! You should revisit the method at some point and see if you can make even larger rubies, I would love to watch.

  • @moss6235
    @moss6235 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Found your channel from a comment on one of NileRed’s videos. So far, I love your content! As a student, it’s always interesting to hear about new reactions that I didn’t know could happen.

  • @user-ds9mx30j6a
    @user-ds9mx30j6a 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    That was too cool. Also, your bird is awesome! You obviously love, take care of him very well and are very gentle with him, as many birds don't trust people that much and would bite if played with like that. Thank you for making a 10/10 video!

  • @adriangarcia7890
    @adriangarcia7890 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very impressive! Wow! Great content! Thank your for sharing!

  • @jdexplores1497
    @jdexplores1497 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fun and easy to watch. Thank you sir.

  • @Kasimeran
    @Kasimeran 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Dude, you are awesome! I love how you make complicated things accessible for basicly everyone. Mark of a true hero :)

  • @judithgockel1001
    @judithgockel1001 2 ปีที่แล้ว +285

    Try lightly moistening the matrix material. It may hold the powder together just long enough to help form larger crystals. Great video!

    • @kyosokutai
      @kyosokutai ปีที่แล้ว +80

      Or it might create steam bubbles in the materials resulting in smaller crystal shrapnel embedding into the kiln lining.

    • @ashleyransley3441
      @ashleyransley3441 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      😧 Do it. (for science)
      Film it too pls.

    • @gristlevonraben
      @gristlevonraben ปีที่แล้ว +13

      It would add bubbles, but you could dry it out first, and the paste should be stiffer from water allowing for better stacking and compression, right?

    • @haydenphipps4923
      @haydenphipps4923 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The moisture along side the sudden extreme change in temp will more than likely cause it to combust

    • @NoMoreBsPlease
      @NoMoreBsPlease ปีที่แล้ว +38

      ​@@Gasp7000 Actually, we do know. It's called a steam explosion! You ALWAYS dry something out before heating in a kiln or foundry. It's honestly terrifying that you've done so little research to even suggest adding moisture 😳

  • @MrAh1123581321
    @MrAh1123581321 ปีที่แล้ว

    Badass video, and your bird is adorable.😊