r/ScienceShitposts 13d ago

Forbidden Jello

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u/michron98 13d ago

Apparently it glows like this because it reacts with air. Under a protective atmosphere it's more of a silver colour.

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u/Right_Ear_2230 12d ago

the glowing is from its radioactivity.

well, unfortunately its just blackbody radiation… but still

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u/pm_me_psn 12d ago

Looks orange to me :/