Comparing the Specific Heat of Metals I
Comparing the Specific Heat of Metals II
Paramagnetism of Transition Metal Salts
Computer NaCl Crystal Cleavage
Octahedral, Hexagonal. and Tetrahedral Shapes
Thermoluminescent Sodium Chloride
Jars of Sand Representing Electron Flow on a Band
Temperature Dependence on Resistance
Thermal Conductivity of Metals
Glycerine Tube Representing Hole Energies
Counting Photons Using a Solar Cell
Effect of Pressure on the Melting Point of Ice
Fixed Ball and Stick Crystal Models
Will Tissue Hold Water? Interfacial Tension
Photoluminescence of a Vinyl Sheet
Thermoluminescent Sodium Chloride
Description: When ordinary table salt is heavily gamma-irradiated, it turns brown. When this salt is placed on a hotplate in the dark, it gives off flashes of light. When lights are turned on, the salt is colorless.
Source: Chem13 News #189; November
Year: 1989 Vol: 189 Page: 4
Keywords: Table salt, Gamma-Irradiated, Heat, Emission
Rating: 
Hazard: Some
- Burn hazard
- Electric shock hazard
Effectiveness: Average
- Observable with guidance
- System contrast is noticeable
- Good reliability
- Time to results is low
- Primary observations
Difficulty: Low
- Simple manipulations for most to perform
- Simple procedures
Safety Precautions:
- Hot gloves required
- Eye protection required
- Use of UL approved three-prong grounded plug and outlet
Class: Atomic Structure, Atomic Emission, Solid State Chemistry, Nuclear Chemistry, Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy
Division: General, Material Science Chemistry, Physical Chemistry