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NaK
TV Episode | 9 min | Documentary
NaK is an alloy of sodium and potassium that is liquid at room temperature. It was of interest as a coolant for nuclear reactors but there was concern it would dissolve metal pipes so it was tested by circulating it in pipes in a ...See moreNaK is an alloy of sodium and potassium that is liquid at room temperature. It was of interest as a coolant for nuclear reactors but there was concern it would dissolve metal pipes so it was tested by circulating it in pipes in a laboratory environment. A group at the Unversity of Nottingham built a similar rig from glass and applied on electric current to display a liquid metal fountain. Written by David Foss See less
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Updated Jul 19, 2015
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Jul 19, 2015 (United Kingdom)

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Neil Barnes primary photo
Neil Barnes
Self - Senior Technician, University of Nottingham Self - Senior Technician, University of Nottingham   See fewer
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Steven Howdle
Self - Professor of Chemistry, University of Nottingham Self - Professor of Chemistry, University of Nottingham   See fewer
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