gallium — a metal that melts in your hand at just 29.8°C
Details
| Title | gallium — a metal that melts in your hand at just 29.8°C |
| Author | Think Twice |
| Duration | 1:37 |
| File Format | MP3 / MP4 |
| Original URL | https://youtube.com/watch?v=Jb7iA5e5bMc |
Description
Discover the fascinating properties of gallium — a metal that melts in your hand at just 29.8°C and can weaken aluminum without any heat! In this quick 3-minute science explainer, see how gallium’s unique atomic structure lets it liquefy from body warmth and causes liquid metal embrittlement, making aluminum brittle and fragile. Learn about gallium’s surprising real-world uses, from high-speed semiconductors to safer medical thermometers and efficient solar panels. Witness the incredible contradictions of this shiny metal that’s both delicate and powerful. Perfect for science enthusiasts eager to uncover extraordinary secrets hidden in everyday elements. Like and share this video to spread the wonder of gallium! #Gallium #ScienceFacts #MetalMelting #MaterialScience #Aluminum #Semiconductors #RenewableEnergy
OUTLINE:
00:00:00 Hook - The Melting Metal Mystery
00:00:07 The Science of Low Melting Point
00:00:30 Liquid Metal Embrittlement Explained
00:00:55 Real-World Applications
00:01:15 Scientific Wonder and Contradiction
