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The test kit detects Nickel which 99.9% of all Meteorites
contain.
The amount of Nickel present in Meteorites is 100
times more abundant
then any rock found on Earth.
Dimethylglyoxime is the main ingredient used which
detects Nickel in a Meteorite.
Dimethylglyoxime is provided in the kit, it it mixed
with Muratic Acid found at any
hardware store, along with some distilled water it
becomes solution "A".
Common clear household ammonia becomes solution "B".
Testing procedure:
Step 1. Place approx: a pea sized sample of the material
to be tested in glass vial.
Note: Test works best if sample is broken into small
pieces.
Step 2. Add 8 drops of solution "A" to glass vial holding
the material to be tested from step 1..
Tighten cap and swirl vial for 1 min. Let stand for
1 min.
Step 3. Add 10 drops of solution "B" to glass vial
containing sample from step 1.
Swirl vial for 30 sec. , let stand.
Solution will turn a BRIGHT
STRAWBERRY RED if test is positive.
Test Kit comes with:
1.Dimethylglyoxime
2. Solution Bottles - 2
3.Glass Vials -2
4. Magnet
5.Sanding boards
6. Authentic Meteorite pieces for practice tests
7.Clippers
8. Complete Testing Instructions
You Provide:
1. Muratic Acid
2.Common household Ammonia
3. Distilled Water
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