Experiment: Coca Cola and Drain Cleaner
What it is
A short experiment dissolving the aluminum of a Coca-Cola can with drain cleaner to reveal the clear plastic film lining inside.
Why Hacker News recommends it
Cited as a vivid demonstration that beverage cans have a plastic liner.
- 1 people recommended it
- 1 different months
- 0 strong recommendations
- first 2020, last 2021
What HN commenters said
“Great video here”
Shows can liners and reaction with aluminum.
BostonEnginerd, 2020-03 · Recommendation · in “Industry spent millions selling recycling, to sell more plastic”
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Topics: aluminum cans, plastic liner, chemistry experiment, recycling
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