Sodium polyacrylate
Materials:
-Diapers
- Tray
- Water
- Salt
Procedure:
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Take a nappy and open it.
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Separate well the plastic layers and the cotton.
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Look for small white grains (like sugar) and separate them.
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Depending on the brand of nappy, the grains are either between the cotton or between the plastic layers.
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Pile up all the grains you have found.
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Add water little by little and watch it swell.
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You can weigh the dry grains and measure the volume of water you add to study the holding capacity of the nappy.
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The "snow" is ready to play or decorate.
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When you want to remove it, add a handful of salt and watch.
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