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- From: tdunsize@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu (Todd Dunsizer)
- Subject: re: light
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- Date: Fri, 22 Jan 1993 19:18:02 GMT
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- In response to your question about a chemical reaction to give blue light.
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- The oxidation of luminol gives an erie blue glow. This is a common
- demonstration given in freshman lectures. Luminol is oxidized with hydrogen
- perox unfortunately, i forgoet the chemical name and formula of this compound.
- It has been quite some time since I've seen it done.
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