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		porkbeer on March 8, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Tests show high-temperature superconducting magnet... How is it unsafe? I just electroplated on my desk and hydrogen was formed (right next to pure o2) with zero danger. Sure, an accumulated mix near stoich might be an issue, but that is easy to avoid.

catchnear4321 on March 8, 2024 | [–]

and you can split water and make neat bubbles of two elements. more likely to shock yourself than make a boom.

most elements are safe if you handle them properly. that assumes nothing outside of your control. and no one.

maximus-decimus on March 9, 2024 | [–]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fURATK5Yt30&t=173s

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