The oscillating Iodine Clock

[theoldwolf]

Remember the iodine clock? Two clear solutions are mixed and at first there is no visible reaction, but after a short time delay, the liquid suddenly turns to a shade of dark blue. I remember this from chemistry class, and I always thought it was cool.

I see that it was only, as they say, the rudiments of coolness.

The official name is the Briggs-Rauscher reaction.

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[torakiyoshi.livejournal.com]

Indeed. Alas, he's retired since my graduation, or I would try to get you in touch with him.

-=Kiyoshi