I just did the barking dog experiment

[hermanntrude]

And it was awesome!

 

I am still shaking from joy

[Mr Skeptic]

It's pretty cool, but most people probably wouldn't know what you were talking about. I had to look it up.

 

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[edu701]

I've heard of this online but have never seen or done or done it myself. Can someone briefly describe how to do it?

[hermanntrude]

it's not very easy... you need nitrous oxide and carbon disulphide.

 

put as much nitrous oxide in a measuring cylinder as possible, then add a few drops of CS2. cover it and shake it around to disperse the CS2, then drop in a lighted splint.

 

be very careful that your nitrous oxide is pure... there is a danger of explosion if it is contaminated. wear gloves and eye protection and do it somewhere well ventilated, preferably in a fume hood, since the sulfur formed stinks to high heaven.