Officially Ranking all the Elements Extractions&Ire 2020-05-29 | With your help, we will put all the elements in order, from good to bad, to officially make the official final ranking of which elements are good. Only doing the first 92 elements, and we've only got 90 or so minutes to do it in. Discord link: discord.com/invite/VR6Fz9g
A slightly new cube plan... Cubane Ep 14 Extractions&Ire 2023-04-20 | A short review of what’s going on, and a new plan for a path forward! Twitter: twitter.com/Explosions_FireSubreddit: reddit.com/r/ExplosionsAndFireJoin the Discord!! discord.gg/VR6Fz9gPatreon: patreon.com/ExplosionsandFireYoutube channels:youtube.com/@UCqf4mbw0P0cmxZKWwV2Zqfw youtube.com/@UCdkzZNMT6AZ1GgazljwxV0Q youtube.com/@UCRi_rn0DUdbzYg8mHPX53kg Paper references:Electron in a cube: Synthesis and characterization of perfluorocubane as an electron acceptorscience.org/doi/10.1126/science.abq05161-Azahomocubanepubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2023/sc/d3sc00001jBenzophenone as a cheap and effective photosensitizer for the photocatalytic synthesis of dimethyl cubane-1,4-dicarboxylatepubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2023/ob/d3ob00231dReferences for the whole cubane synthesis: 1997 Lab scale paper: researchgate.net/publication/244572672_Dimethyl_Cubane-14-dicarboxylate_A_Practical_Laboratory_Scale_Synthesis2013 Pilot Scale: pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/op400181g"Cubane Derivatives for Propellant Applications" 1989https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/pdfs/ADA210368.pdf
Extracting strontium with a microwave Extractions&Ire 2023-03-07 | We destroy something beautiful in order to extract some delightful strontium ions. Twitter: twitter.com/Explosions_FireSubreddit: reddit.com/r/ExplosionsAndFireJoin the Discord!! discord.gg/VR6Fz9gPatreon: patreon.com/ExplosionsandFirePaper: Direct conversion of celestine to SrS by microwave heatingsciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0892687507001756Music taken from the Aphex Twin Soundcloud dump that happened..... several years ago now I think. I hate to think about the passing of time lol
I found some toxic old insecticides Extractions&Ire 2022-12-29 | A box of banned chemicals… the history is fascinating, and we take a look at some products that used to be everywhere, and discuss what are the modern replacements. Twitter: twitter.com/Explosions_FireSubreddit: reddit.com/r/ExplosionsAndFireJoin the Discord!! discord.gg/VR6Fz9gPatreon: patreon.com/ExplosionsandFire
The PhotoFridge - Cubane Ep 13 Extractions&Ire 2022-12-18 | I'm a simple man trying to drive a simple photochemical ring closure reaction. What could be more simple? Twitter: twitter.com/Explosions_FireSubreddit: reddit.com/r/ExplosionsAndFireJoin the Discord!! discord.gg/VR6Fz9gPatreon: patreon.com/ExplosionsandFireMusic: from the Aphex Twin soundcloud dump. Track name: Pretend Analog Extmix 2bReferences for the whole cubane synthesis: 1997 Lab scale paper: researchgate.net/publication/244572672_Dimethyl_Cubane-14-dicarboxylate_A_Practical_Laboratory_Scale_Synthesis2013 Pilot Scale: pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/op400181g"Cubane Derivatives for Propellant Applications" 1989https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/pdfs/ADA210368.pdf
Magical deep UV LEDs - Cubane Ep 12 Extractions&Ire 2022-05-15 | A modern light-source for a modern man (who doesn't really know how electronics work), what could possibly go wrong? We need the UV for our cubane ok. Twitter: twitter.com/Explosions_FireSubreddit: reddit.com/r/ExplosionsAndFireJoin the Discord!! discord.gg/VR6Fz9gPatreon: patreon.com/ExplosionsandFireMusic: from the Aphex Twin soundcloud dump. Sorry once again to people who have sent me cool music, I am too short of time and it sucks. Track name: 22 PearlsReferences for the whole cubane synthesis: 1997 Lab scale paper: researchgate.net/publication/244572672_Dimethyl_Cubane-14-dicarboxylate_A_Practical_Laboratory_Scale_Synthesis2013 Pilot Scale: pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/op400181g"Cubane Derivatives for Propellant Applications" 1989https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/pdfs/ADA210368.pdf
More UV Nightmares - Cubane Ep 11 Extractions&Ire 2022-03-20 | We set out to improve every aspect of the UV photoreactor, which is proving a pain in our journey to cubane from the hardware store. But will it be enough? Twitter: twitter.com/Explosions_FireSubreddit: reddit.com/r/ExplosionsAndFireJoin the Discord!! discord.gg/VR6Fz9gPatreon: patreon.com/ExplosionsandFireMusic: all Aphex Twin soundcloud tracks. Sorry once again to people who have sent me cool music, I am too short of time and it sucks.References: 1997 Lab scale paper: researchgate.net/publication/244572672_Dimethyl_Cubane-14-dicarboxylate_A_Practical_Laboratory_Scale_Synthesis2013 Pilot Scale: pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/op400181g"Cubane Derivatives for Propellant Applications" 1989https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/pdfs/ADA210368.pdf
Cooking and 100k Stream Extractions&Ire 2022-01-02 | It's 2022! We will cook an authentic American Pumpkin Pie. How hard could it be?Recipe:3/4 cup granulated sugar1 tsp ground cinnamon1/2 tsp salt1/4 tsp allspice2 large eggs1 can Mississippi Belle 100% pure pumpkin1 can evaporated milk1 unbaked 9-inch deep dish pie shellMix sugar, cinnamon, salt, allspice, in small bowl. Beat eggs in large bowl. Stir in pumpkin and sugar-spice mixture. Gradually stir in evaporated milk. Pour into pie shell. Bke in preheated 220 C oven for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 175 C; bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean.cytu.be/r/ExplosionsAndFireStream
Extracting Calcium from Bones Extractions&Ire 2021-10-29 | Bones are full of calcium, but at what cost? I push the limits of trash chemistry to see if I can pull off this self-inflicted project. Twitter: twitter.com/Explosions_FireDiscord link: discord.gg/VR6Fz9g Subreddit: reddit.com/r/ExplosionsAndFirePatreon: patreon.com/ExplosionsandFireMusic: all Aphex Twin soundcloud tracks. Sorry people who have sent me cool music, I was just running out of time.Can Cody'slab do it better?? Probably
Dissolving a Super Rare Metal to make Ammonium Perrhenate Extractions&Ire 2021-09-01 | We use one of Earth's rarest stable elements to form an oxidiser, just for fun. Then we destroy some of that oxidiser... also just because I can. Discord link: discord.gg/VR6Fz9g The full details of the competition are in the 'synthesis-challenge' room!Subreddit: reddit.com/r/ExplosionsAndFireTwitter: twitter.com/Explosions_FirePatreon: patreon.com/ExplosionsandFireMusic is from the artist 'hoverman', check them out here: hoverman.bandcamp.comor on youtube here: youtube.com/channel/UCoet-yYZKkjxfNUcoIA5GgA Track name: Fernace
Ultraviolet Cage Creation - Cubane Ep 10 Extractions&Ire 2021-07-26 | We build a UV reactor to try and blast enough UV to make our desired cage molecule, on our way to making cubane. But does it work? And how much time must we waste?? Subreddit: reddit.com/r/ExplosionsAndFireJoin the Discord!! discord.gg/VR6Fz9gTwitter: twitter.com/Explosions_FirePatreon: patreon.com/ExplosionsandFireMusic is from the artist Arvid, with each track coming from the album 'Milk'. open.spotify.com/artist/6yPGvGC0PJZPdyaxi7xwoTTrack names: - O- Interlude- Milk - AReferences: 1997 Lab scale paper: researchgate.net/publication/244572672_Dimethyl_Cubane-14-dicarboxylate_A_Practical_Laboratory_Scale_Synthesis2013 Pilot Scale: pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/op400181g"Cubane Derivatives for Propellant Applications" 1989https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/pdfs/ADA210368.pdf
Extracting Cadmium from a NiCd Battery Extractions&Ire 2021-07-01 | I open a battery and find the horrors within. Subreddit: reddit.com/r/ExplosionsAndFireTwitter: twitter.com/Explosions_Fire Join the Discord!! discord.gg/VR6Fz9gPatreon: patreon.com/ExplosionsandFireMusic: \aleph_{0} aleph0.bandcamp.comTrack names: - spring song [final] - 21 stamrex- 01 esser 19
A hydrogen sulfide generator using... a candle Extractions&Ire 2021-06-15 | I explore an alternative way of generating H2S for an upcoming project that uses the reaction between paraffin and sulfur to generate the toxic gas. It doesn't feel like real science though. Subreddit: reddit.com/r/ExplosionsAndFireJoin the Discord!! discord.gg/VR6Fz9gTwitter: twitter.com/Explosions_FirePatreon: patreon.com/ExplosionsandFireMusic is as usual from the Aphex Twin soundcloud dump, track names are: - 40 Lannerlush Full- 17Elb1- 18Elb2Paper reference:"The Production of Hydrogen Sulphide by Heating Paraffine and Other Hydrocarbon Mixtures with Sulphur" (1930)https://journals.iupui.edu/index.php/ias/article/view/4345
Cubane Ep 9 - *Actually* forming the MonoKetal Extractions&Ire 2021-06-04 | Some NMR results, planning out the UV cyclisation step and finishing off deprotecting the ketal. Are we actually achieving our goals?? Wild. Subreddit: reddit.com/r/ExplosionsAndFireJoin the Discord!! discord.gg/VR6Fz9gTwitter: twitter.com/Explosions_FirePatreon: patreon.com/ExplosionsandFireMusic is from the Aphex Twin soundcloud dump, track names are: - m11stN lon- 1 chunk 101References: 1997 Lab scale paper: researchgate.net/publication/244572672_Dimethyl_Cubane-14-dicarboxylate_A_Practical_Laboratory_Scale_Synthesis2013 Pilot Scale: pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/op400181g"Cubane Derivatives for Propellant Applications" 1989https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/pdfs/ADA210368.pdf
hi again, ive missed you Extractions&Ire 2021-06-03 | i'm back! A quick interview with myself for some channel updates and life updates while I wait for a distillation to finish up. Subreddit: reddit.com/r/ExplosionsAndFireJoin the Discord!! discord.gg/VR6Fz9gTwitter: twitter.com/Explosions_FirePatreon: patreon.com/ExplosionsandFire
Cubane Ep 8 - Deprotection Time! Extractions&Ire 2021-02-07 | We battle spiders, stream commenters and the crushing pressure of time to deprotect a ketal group with DCM and HCl, closer to our cubane goal. Will TLC plates be our saviour? Subreddit: reddit.com/r/ExplosionsAndFireJoin the Discord!! discord.gg/VR6Fz9gTwitter: twitter.com/Explosions_FirePatreon: patreon.com/ExplosionsandFireMusic is as usual from the Aphex Twin soundcloud dump, track names are: - 14 07 B- 8LinmiriBradleyStryder- tautReferences: 1997 Lab scale paper: researchgate.net/publication/244572672_Dimethyl_Cubane-14-dicarboxylate_A_Practical_Laboratory_Scale_Synthesis2013 Pilot Scale: pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/op400181g"Cubane Derivatives for Propellant Applications" 1989https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/pdfs/ADA210368.pdf
Im taking a break from Youtube (I dont want to) Extractions&Ire 2021-01-15 | Sadly, I'm choosing to take a break from uploading on both my channels for a little while. I thought I'd give some context to this rather than just disappearing, as well as mention my upcoming final videos and livestream! Livestream: youtu.be/50OS5eRdW6E Subreddit: reddit.com/r/ExplosionsAndFireJoin the Discord!! discord.gg/VR6Fz9gTwitter: twitter.com/Explosions_FirePatreon: patreon.com/ExplosionsandFire
The Diels-Alder - Making Cubane Episode 7 Extractions&Ire 2021-01-06 | We take on a textbook named reaction to work towards our cubane end goal. But will we get textbook results?? Subreddit: reddit.com/r/ExplosionsAndFireJoin the Discord!! discord.gg/VR6Fz9gTwitter: twitter.com/Explosions_FirePatreon: patreon.com/ExplosionsandFireMusic is as usual from the Aphex Twin soundcloud dump, track names are: - 7 ∂ƒ∆- Luke Vibert Spiral Staircase future Music Competition afx RemixReferences: 1997 Lab scale paper: researchgate.net/publication/244572672_Dimethyl_Cubane-14-dicarboxylate_A_Practical_Laboratory_Scale_Synthesis2013 Pilot Scale: pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/op400181g"Cubane Derivatives for Propellant Applications" 1989https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/pdfs/ADA210368.pdf
CurrentChem Ep 6 - Radiopharmacuticals Extractions&Ire 2021-01-05 | Astatine chemistry, positron emitters and cyclotrons. CurrentChem Episode 6 talks to three researchers studying radioactive elements for cancer therapy and detection, and how chemistry can continue to improve modern medicine. Presentations: Rickard: 13:48 (twitter.com/Dalitasdrain)Simon: 33:16 (twitter.com/SimonKlingler_)Amaury: 46:05 (twitter.com/AmauryGuillou)Both Simon and Amaury are from the Holland group, and you can find out more about their research here: hollandlab.org Recorded live on 19th Dec 2020 on twitch.tv/currentchemFollow us on Twitter here, and DM us if you're keen to be involved in future episodes! @CurrentChem twitter.com/CurrentChem
Bromination of the ketal - Cubane Episode 6 Extractions&Ire 2020-12-27 | We break out our nice elemental bromine to put three bromide groups on our cyclopentanone ketal as part of the long cubane synthesis. Can we pull it off?? Will the power of test cricket in the radio provide the magic needed? Subreddit: reddit.com/r/ExplosionsAndFireJoin the Discord!! discord.gg/VR6Fz9gTwitter: twitter.com/Explosions_FirePatreon: patreon.com/ExplosionsandFireMusic is as usual from the Aphex Twin soundcloud dump, track names are: - 1 No cares- 14 Cornish Spreek5bst.NectanS Glen Waterfalls Mix- 18 With My FamilyReferences: 1997 Lab scale paper: researchgate.net/publication/244572672_Dimethyl_Cubane-14-dicarboxylate_A_Practical_Laboratory_Scale_Synthesis2013 Pilot Scale: pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/op400181g"Cubane Derivatives for Propellant Applications" 1989https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/pdfs/ADA210368.pdf
I got a second hand high-speed camera from eBay! Extractions&Ire 2020-12-13 | I exchange currency for a second-hand Chronos 1.4 high speed camera, and fumble my way through getting it to work properly. I'm bad at reading eBay descriptions. Subreddit: reddit.com/r/ExplosionsAndFireJoin the Discord!! discord.gg/VR6Fz9gTwitter: twitter.com/Explosions_FirePatreon: patreon.com/ExplosionsandFireMusic is as usual from the Aphex Twin soundcloud dump, track name is: - 21 Forgotten T
Cubane Ep 5 - Dioxane and Bromine Extractions&Ire 2020-11-23 | In preparation of the bromination step, we make some more bromine and 1,4-dioxane, and achieve yields so high that might actually be negative numbers. Subreddit: reddit.com/r/ExplosionsAndFireJoin the Discord!! discord.gg/VR6Fz9gTwitter: twitter.com/Explosions_FirePatreon: patreon.com/ExplosionsandFireMusic is as usual from the Aphex Twin soundcloud dump, track names are: - 13HighHatsTuneTamclapOrig- Sams CarReferences: 1997 Lab scale paper: researchgate.net/publication/244572672_Dimethyl_Cubane-14-dicarboxylate_A_Practical_Laboratory_Scale_Synthesis2013 Pilot Scale: pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/op400181g
CurrentChem Ep 5 - The Main Group Extractions&Ire 2020-11-15 | Not metals, not carbon... three researchers join to talk about research into phosphorus, selenium, sulfur and more! Recorded live on 7th Nov 2020 on twitch.tv/currentchemPresentation time stamps: Andryj: 10:05 Tom 30:41 Bryan: 53:47 Follow us on Twitter here, and DM us if you're keen to be involved in future episodes! @CurrentChem twitter.com/CurrentChemFollow the guests on Twitter here: Andryj: twitter.com/AndryjBorys @AndryjBorysTom: twitter.com/Tom_Barber_Chem @Tom_Barber_ChemBryan: twitter.com/DrBryanTuten @DrBryanTuten
Spooky Scary Ruthenium Tetroxide RuO4 Extractions&Ire 2020-11-01 | We undertake a Halloween synthesis of the spooky toxic yellow chemical RuO4 and show off it's ability to develop 'latent' fingerprints, with an appearance of the Hellmachine.Join the Discord!! discord.gg/VR6Fz9gSubreddit: reddit.com/r/ExplosionsAndFireTwitter: twitter.com/Explosions_FirePatreon: patreon.com/ExplosionsandFire
A polite lizard visits the lab and then leaves after I request him to Extractions&Ire 2020-10-11 | probably just wants to be friends.
CurrentChem Ep 4 - Comp Chem Extractions&Ire 2020-10-10 | Computational chemistry! Talking to 3 PhD Students about their research in the comp chem field, what the pros and cons are, and what they see for the future of computers and chemistry. Recorded live on 3rd Oct 2020 on twitch.tv/currentchemFollow us on Twitter here, and DM us if you're keen to be involved in future episodes! @CurrentChem twitter.com/CurrentChemTimestamps: Brandon's presentation: 16:26 Heidi's presentation: 43:31 Matheus' presentation: 57:13Follow the guests on Twitter here: Brandon: twitter.com/inator_creatorHeidi: twitter.com/HeidiKlemMatheus: twitter.com/eumathius
Mastering the Ketal Synthesis - Cubane Episode 4 Extractions&Ire 2020-09-26 | We combine car coolant, a food preservative, hobby car fuel and some drain cleaner in our quest for cubane. Will it end it tar like last time, or have we actually improved? Subreddit: reddit.com/r/ExplosionsAndFireTwitter: twitter.com/Explosions_FirePatreon: patreon.com/ExplosionsandFireJoin the Discord!! discord.gg/VR6Fz9gMusic is as usual from the Aphex Twin soundcloud dump, track names are: - 7 summerfestivalloveinthecountry- 19 Winding Road- 30 Dolby CReferences: 1997 Lab scale paper: researchgate.net/publication/244572672_Dimethyl_Cubane-14-dicarboxylate_A_Practical_Laboratory_Scale_Synthesis2013 Pilot Scale: pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/op400181g
Building a Glove Box for Air Free Chemistry Extractions&Ire 2020-09-10 | Can you convert a sand blasting cabinet to an air-free glovebox, using a cylinder of argon and too much tape? We give it a red hot go. Links::: Subreddit: reddit.com/r/ExplosionsAndFireTwitter: twitter.com/Explosions_FirePatreon: patreon.com/ExplosionsandFireJoin the Discord!! discord.gg/VR6Fz9gMusic is as usual from the Aphex Twin soundcloud dump, track name is:- 1 Lmt
Best bits: Aesthetic chem for 50k subscribers Extractions&Ire 2020-08-29 | Collection of my favourite shots from nearly 6 years of Extractions&Ire, to celebrate reaching 50k subs. No talking, just music and shots of the chemistry we've done on this channel (small bit of stuff that wasn't in any videos too). Music: Aphex Twin (Soundcloud upload) - 28 OrganLinks::: Subreddit: reddit.com/r/ExplosionsAndFireTwitter: twitter.com/Explosions_FirePatreon: patreon.com/ExplosionsandFireJoin the Discord!! discord.gg/VR6Fz9g
Cubane Episode 3 - Vacuum Distillation for the Ketal? Extractions&Ire 2020-08-24 | Following on from the Dean stark nonsense last video, we clean up our product and attempt to work out how to do a vacuum distillation. What could possibly go wrong??Links::: Subreddit: reddit.com/r/ExplosionsAndFireTwitter: twitter.com/Explosions_FirePatreon: patreon.com/ExplosionsandFireJoin the Discord!! discord.gg/VR6Fz9gPaper we are following: researchgate.net/publication/244572672_Dimethyl_Cubane-14-dicarboxylate_A_Practical_Laboratory_Scale_SynthesisMusic is as usual from the Aphex Twin soundcloud dump, track names isPolygon Window - clissold 101[dat28 otari] 48k
Cubane Episode 2 - Cyclopentanone Ketal Extractions&Ire 2020-08-09 | We crack out the Dean Stark trap to react ethylene glycol with cyclopentanone, in the next step in our hunt for cubane!Links::: Subreddit: reddit.com/r/ExplosionsAndFireTwitter: twitter.com/Explosions_FirePatreon: patreon.com/ExplosionsandFireJoin the Discord!! discord.gg/VR6Fz9gPaper we are following: researchgate.net/publication/244572672_Dimethyl_Cubane-14-dicarboxylate_A_Practical_Laboratory_Scale_SynthesisMusic is as usual from the Aphex Twin soundcloud dump, track names are: - 15 Autumn Travels- 18 1974 94 [8 concentration mix]- 19 Ssnb
Project plan: Cubane synthesis Extractions&Ire 2020-08-05 | Outlining the plan to synthesis Cubane-14-dicarboxylic acid in my garage! A project of many steps, but there's some classic organic chemistry protocols in there, and I like a challenge! (and people like watching me struggle lol)1997 Lab scale paper: researchgate.net/publication/244572672_Dimethyl_Cubane-14-dicarboxylate_A_Practical_Laboratory_Scale_Synthesis2013 Pilot Scale: pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/op400181gLinks::: Subreddit: reddit.com/r/ExplosionsAndFireTwitter: twitter.com/Explosions_FirePatreon: patreon.com/ExplosionsandFireJoin the Discord!! discord.gg/VR6Fz9g
Cesium Chlorate Cell for Cool Colour Combustion Extractions&Ire 2020-07-25 | We try some more electrolysis to make a new chlorate, with a cool colour. But is it worth the effort? Why are we here, if only to suffer?Links::: Subreddit: reddit.com/r/ExplosionsAndFireTwitter: twitter.com/Explosions_FirePatreon: patreon.com/ExplosionsandFireJoin the Discord!! discord.gg/VR6Fz9gMusic is as usual from the Aphex Twin soundcloud dump, track names are: 14 floating2 ƒx 126b
CurrentChem Ep 3 - Nitrogen Explosives Extractions&Ire 2020-07-15 | 3 top researchers from around the world join Tom and Oliver to discuss the field of energetic materials, featured around the synthesis of brand new explosives! How is it done? Why do we need new explosives? What do they think of the Youtube channel Explosions&Fire?? All this and more!Follow the guests on social media for more details on their work! Dr Jörg Stierstorfer from LMU in Munich: twitter.com/DrStierstorferDr Davin Piercey from Purdue University, USA: twitter.com/Davin_labPiercey Energetics Research Group Youtube Channel: youtube.com/watch?v=n6bKVKSEcGgDr Leonid Fershtat from Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry, Russia : twitter.com/LFershtatinstagram.com/p/CCQ3Q1EjHVU
Synthesising Cyclopentanone through Catalytic Decarboxylation or whatever the correct words are Extractions&Ire 2020-06-28 | It's winter solstice, so it's the ideal time to gripe about the weather. Also do some chemistry. We need cyclopentanone for another project idea, so we wind the magic wheel of chemistry and pray for good fortune. Links::: Subreddit: reddit.com/r/ExplosionsAndFireTwitter: twitter.com/Explosions_FirePatreon: patreon.com/ExplosionsandFireJoin the Discord!! discord.gg/VR6Fz9gCheck out Tom'sLab's channel here: youtube.com/channel/UCnyhcAKKjIlydJzMfCe8DTwI like his videos, and not just because he is also named Tom, and also has a lab.Music is as usual from the Aphex Twin soundcloud dump, track names are: 7 Cuttingprememory100N
CurrentChem Ep 2 - Protein Crystallography Extractions&Ire 2020-06-17 | Particle accelerators, diseases and magical crystals. On CurrentChem Episode 2 are 3 PhD researchers combining chemistry, biology and physics to determine the structure of proteins and other molecules through X-ray crystallography. Presentations: Michal: 17:49Keith: 38:50Wolfgang: 1:01:23Recorded live on 13th June 2020 on twitch.tv/currentchemFollow us on Twitter here, and DM us if you're keen to be involved in future episodes! @CurrentChem twitter.com/CurrentChemIf you want to get in contact with one of the guests, maybe about a specific question about their lab, you can contact them here (be polite of course!): Wolfgang: linkedin.com/in/wolfgang-brehm-b74098124Keith: twitter.com/JakctatMichal: linkedin.com/in/mzzielinski
Rare Earth element from the Hardware Store Extractions&Ire 2020-06-13 | We find a lanthanide salt for sale at the hardware store, but what is it, and is it useful or interesting?Links::: Subreddit: reddit.com/r/ExplosionsAndFireTwitter: twitter.com/Explosions_FirePatreon: patreon.com/ExplosionsandFireJoin the Discord!! discord.gg/VR6Fz9g
CurrentChem Ep 1 - Organometallics Extractions&Ire 2020-05-18 | New series interviewing chemistry researchers working in the field of: organometallics. Internet is stuttery at the start but is fine after 3 minute mark! Jump to: Presentation 1: 13:39 Presentation 2: 26:05 Presentation 3: 36:55 Thanks to our guests Claire(twitter.com/ClaireNBrodie), Tariq (twitter.com/iridium_tea) and Andrew (twitter.com/robokomodo10)!Follow us on Twitch to catch this live and ask questions: twitch.tv/currentchem We're aiming for an episode a monthLast thought from Tariq: One piece of advice to the 16 year old, really: get involved in a formal research lab ASAP. Research groups are much more willing to take young high school students now than they were in my day. I've heard of enthusiastic high schoolers doing amazing work. Also, be safe and responsible: there's nothing in an amateur lab that's worth life, limb, or freedom.Textbook recommendations: - Organometallic Chemistry by Gary O. Spessard and Gary L. Miessler ISBN: 9780199342679- The Organometallic Chemistry of the Transition Metals by Robert H. Crabtree ISBN: 0470257628- Organometallic Chemistry and Catalysis by Didier Astruc ISBN: 9783540461296
New side project - whats happening in professional chemistry? Extractions&Ire 2020-05-12 | I'm starting a new show which features guests from research labs around the world. Labs that are better than mine. Hosted with Oliver! Broadcasted live here: twitch.tv/currentchem First episode is Saturday UTC 8:45pm on Organometallics! (should be an afternoon for US, night for Europe and pretty early morning Sunday for Aus)Follow us on Twitter for updates, or message if you want to be involved: twitter.com/CurrentChem
More Carbonato-Transition metal complexes Extractions&Ire 2020-04-26 | More colours! We attempt two more transition metal complexes featuring the carbonate/carbonato ligand, featuring my usual enemy ammoniaPaper procedure we are following: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15811661Links::: Subreddit: reddit.com/r/ExplosionsAndFireTwitter: twitter.com/Explosions_FirePatreon: patreon.com/ExplosionsandFireJoin the Discord!! discord.gg/VR6Fz9gMusic: from Aphex Twin's soundcloud dump, track name: 11 Donkey Rhubarb Remix
Succinimide from Succinic acid Extractions&Ire 2020-04-11 | We do a ring closing reaction to form a needed organic building block, as usual sacrificing some glassware and sanity in order to get it done. Also, I paint. As somehow requested. Links::: Subreddit: reddit.com/r/ExplosionsAndFireTwitter: twitter.com/Explosions_FirePatreon: patreon.com/ExplosionsandFireJoin the Discord!! discord.gg/VR6Fz9gMusic: from Aphex Twin's soundcloud dump, track name:1- Dance And Play2- 14 07 B3- lost track[dat 24]icbyd
Making Cesium chloride from carbonate Extractions&Ire 2020-03-31 | It's March 2020, so we line up a simple reaction to get an easy win. But do I still manage to ruin it?Future project suggestions thread: reddit.com/r/ExplosionsAndFire/comments/fs40qe/suggestions_for_extractionsireTwitter: twitter.com/Explosions_FirePatreon: patreon.com/ExplosionsandFireJoin the Discord!! discord.gg/VR6Fz9gMusic: from Aphex Twin's soundcloud dump, track name: 7 lsb [slo]
Cake Cooking Stream Extractions&Ire 2020-02-15 | I've never baked a cake on my own before. Today, I bake one, only using advice from chat. We are meant to be roughly following the Chemplayer chocolate cake recipe, but I think people forgot that. Original description: Another stream from my kitchen, where we will be making this cake recipie from Chemplayer: bitchute.com/video/UqoEec404zeW I've never made a cake before. But it's my bday. Use this link to add songs to the playlist, or upvote/downvote songs: cytu.be/r/ExplosionsAndFireStreamIt's early morning for me. I'm not an early morning person. If you insult my facial hair, I'll ban your Youtube channel for cyberbullying
Making Nitrotetrazole Extractions&Ire 2020-02-02 | We need some of the energetic compound 5-nitrotetrazole, so we make it. What could possibly go wrong?! (Warning: contains a few moments of high panic)Thanks to ReactiveChem for a good video reference on this: youtube.com/channel/UC76v7IV2VacsYmQ2DcNMEUgThe patent I am following: patents.google.com/patent/US9598380B2/enSubreddit: reddit.com/r/ExplosionsAndFireTwitter: twitter.com/Explosions_FirePatreon: patreon.com/ExplosionsandFireJoin the Discord!! discord.gg/VR6Fz9gMusic: from Aphex Twin's soundcloud dump, track name: Pretend Analog Extmix 2b
VCl4 from Vanadium metal and Chlorine Extractions&Ire 2020-01-12 | I spend my holidays with my good friend chlorine. We do some awful vanadium chemistry, but there is pretty colours, so it's easy to forgive.Gayest Person on YouTube's Vanadium thermite video: youtu.be/LsdesMWC37gSubreddit: reddit.com/r/ExplosionsAndFireTwitter: twitter.com/Explosions_FirePatreon: patreon.com/ExplosionsandFireJoin the Discord!! discord.gg/VR6Fz9gMusic from the Aphex Twin Soundcloud dump, as always. Tracks are: 40 Lannerlush 39 Fnkmg
Vanadium Metal from Thermite Extractions&Ire 2019-12-29 | We make some vanadium metal for some upcoming experiments, in the heat. while it's hot. In the hot weatherSubreddit: reddit.com/r/ExplosionsAndFireTwitter: twitter.com/Explosions_FirePatreon: patreon.com/ExplosionsandFireJoin the Discord!! discord.gg/VR6Fz9gMusic from the Aphex Twin Soundcloud dump, as always. Tracks are: AFX - 11 Flabbard [DAT14] Notting Hill Bus
Some Epazote Plant Updates (finally) Extractions&Ire 2019-12-02 | The most requested video over the past two years... so how are the plants doing? And more than that, how is the actual project??I edited this in an airport at 5am so sorry if its dodgy The original project introduction video: youtu.be/-QNGdnWyEvIMusic: Both Aphex Twin soundcloud dump songs, in order of appearance:8-glockoniontamclap2Twitter: twitter.com/Explosions_FirePatreon: patreon.com/ExplosionsandFireSubreddit: reddit.com/r/ExplosionsAndFireJoin the Discord!! discord.gg/VR6Fz9g
Making a Carbonato-Ammine-Cobalt Complex [Co(NH3)4CO3] Extractions&Ire 2019-11-11 | Some colourful transition chemistry, as we co-ordinate ammonia and a carbonato ligand to some cobalt(III). I also hate ammonia so much that I only ever draw it with 2 hydrogens lolAllchemystery's video: youtu.be/WWyiCDkLpeA check put his channel for other Yellow Chem Bad contentTwitter: twitter.com/Explosions_FirePatreon: patreon.com/ExplosionsandFireSubreddit: reddit.com/r/ExplosionsAndFireJoin the Discord!! discord.gg/VR6Fz9gMusic: As always, taken from Aphex Twin's unclaimed Soundcloud dump, from a few years ago. The two tracks are: 1. Sams car2. 19 Ssnb
Cooking Stream - Eggs Benedict Extractions&Ire 2019-10-27 | A stream where we cook Eggs Benedict Don, Fit For A Queen, as seen here: youtu.be/7cWke8jxQiIStarting at midnight my time, we have about 1.5 hours to cook this recipe before my girlfriend arrives home from her nightshift. We must impress her. How hard can it be?? I'm awful at cooking, half the recipe is bright yellow and I don't currently own a lot of the cooking equipment needed for this. But, it'll be fine. Right? The ability to add songs to a playlist for the background (yes, we will get copyright claims, but you only live once) is here: cytu.be/r/ExplosionsAndFireStreamYou can add videos to it, and skipping is decided by majority votes, but only I have play/pause privileges (hopefully). Please don't get me banned on Youtube...
