This Is What Happens When You Pour Molten Copper Into A Coconut

I agree, it is a weird combination of objects. However, considering what happened when molten copper met a Big Mac, odd or not, we were intrigued to see how a coconut would fair in comparison.

Thanks to I Fucking Love Science, which found this video.

First drill a whole in the top of a coconut and extract the content into a bowl. Throw it away for all I care as it won't be needed here.

Next, melt copper in a graphite crucible propane container.

Once liquefied, pour the copper molten into the coconut.

What's that? Can't be arsed? Alright then, here's the video, and it's mesmerising.

Video credit: YouTube/Tito4re

The first reaction occurs as soon as the two components meet. The coconut looks as if it is about to explode.

I don't think anyone was expecting that reaction.

And that, lads and gentlemen, concludes today's science experiment.

Featured image credit: YouTube/Tito4re

Topics: Science

Hamish Kilburn

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