======Soda Can Crusher======


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**Alternative titles:** Air Pressure Can Implosion
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====Summary====                   
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====Procedure====  
  -Rinse an empty aluminum soda can and add about 1 tablespoon of water to it.
  -Fill a bowl with cold water and place it near the heating surface.
  -Wearing safety glasses, set the can upright on an electric burner or hot plate.
  -Warm the can until you see a strong stream of water vapor from the opening.
  -Grasp the can near its base with tongs.
  -In one smooth motion, lift the can, invert it, and plunge the mouth straight down into the cold water so the rim seals against the surface.
  -Observe the can imploding as water is pushed up into it.
  -Let everything cool before handling.



====Links==== 
Crushing a Can with Air Pressure - Andrew Gatt: 
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Air Pressure Can Crush - Can Implosions - The Sci Guys: 
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📄 Crushed Can Experiment - Little Bins for Little Hands: [[https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/air-pressure-can/]]\\

📄 Incredible Can Crush - Science World: [[https://www.scienceworld.ca/resource/incredible-can-crush/]]\\

Atmospheric pressure crushes 220 litre drum - Mr Gedge's Geography Channels: 
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Mythbusters 14x02 Tanker Crush: 
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====Variations====
  *Try different water volumes inside the can (a few drops vs a tablespoon) and note the result.
  *Compare cans of different sizes if available.



====Safety Precautions====
  *Adult supervision required when using any heat source.
  *Wear safety goggles, handle the hot can only with tongs.
  *Use an electric stove or hot plate on a stable, clear, heat-resistant surface. Keep combustibles away.
  *Keep face and body parts away from the can opening during heating and inversion.
  *Allow equipment to cool fully before touching or repeating; wipe up any spills promptly.




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