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The researchers are acutely aware of the challenges involved—previous attempts led to the fuses of their varac blowing due to rapid escalation of the reaction. Learning from past experiences, they cautiously calibrate the voltage, ensuring the experiment proceeds without incident while they await the temperature to rise, ideally striking just below 90 degrees Celsius.
Equipment and Materials Used
In terms of the apparatus, the main electrode for the system consists of a tank welding rod, coated with ceramic beads for insulation. A glass tube encases the electrode, and a ceramic component from a fuse acts as a shield. This thoughtful design ensures that electrical conductivity is limited to between the electrode tips, optimizing the efficiency of the reaction.