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Graphene Demonstration
This demonstration is a product of Nanodays and NISE Network (Nisenet.org). Included in your kit is a guide with directions and information on how nanotechnology is involved.
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In this demonstration you will be exploring the thinnest material that exists! | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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First take the tweezers provided and grab a single flake of graphite. |
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Take the flake and set it on a piece of tape. It is best to fold both ends of the tape to have something to hold. |
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Take the tape and fold it in half over the graphite and peel it apart. Do this several more times. |
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Stick your piece of tape on the provided white card. What do you notice?
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Now use the pencil to color in the box on your card. Be sure to fill it completely.
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Attach the two alligator clips to the prongs and then touch the other ends to either side of the layer of graphite you drew in. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Notice how the light bulb lights up! What's going on? Check the guide here. |
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This demonstration meets the following California Science Standards: Investigation and Experimentation
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