Why You Should Be Saving Egg Shells (For Emergencies)

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[@sailasimone6175]

Eggshells are made of almost pure calcium. Crush your eggs and save them for healthier plant growth.

[@kayakMike1000]

No, they are made of mostly calcium carbonate. The carbon and oxygen out number the calcium three to one. It's therefore mostly carbon and oxygen, not calcium. You're welcome.

[@Gunth0r]

@@kayakMike1000 but calcium carbonate is easy for plants to metabolise

[@VerbenaIDK]

@@kayakMike1000 that's correct, it doea have C and O in the structure, maybe half of the mass of the molecule is carbon and oxygen, but it doenst matter at all, unless you need calcium metal, othewise, calcium carbonate is all you need, and also, if you purify it, it's an easy source of calcium for whatever you need

[@katjakatt836]

great for tomatoes

[@alvaropablo4688]

@@kayakMike1000 3 to 1 you say. So there's 33% calcium .

[@Johnny1angry1Johnny]

When you added the Alcohol in the first run you were reading the numbers from the back of the cylinder and used the volume loss set of numbers. The right side is volume added/ volume total and was 50ml not 150ml. One set of numbers is if you started at 200ml so you can see how much you've poured out, evaporated or lost in some other form. The right side is to see how much total volume you currently have.

[@innuendoz]

I noticed that as well

[@kenmore01]

Yep, it was light.

[@floramew]

Oh, I think this should be very helpful in making low- coat fire starters! When you first mentioned the calcium acetate I figured it would be too expensive to be worth it, but I can def keep egg shells

[@TheKingofRandom]

I think it is certainly something to look into! Also, making the calcium carbonate myself was really fun, it also made a ton! I had so much left over I could have made 30+ fire starters! - Grace

[@CountDoucheula]

To be fair, mixing Vaseline with cotton balls will always be the cheapest, readily available DIY firestarter. Takes a spark from a ferro rod fantastically

[@unlockeduk]

@@TheKingofRandom the acetate also gets broken down at high temps to acetone to provide more fuel

[@felixchristianjuarsa1487]

@@CountDoucheula In some places alchohol and cotton are more cheaper and great for starting fires or to seal some cuts or wounds that are needed to be sealed in emergencies if people dont have medical glue or staples you could also use cotton balls and a bit of diesel store it in a container and watch it burn quick and fast

[@barbarahubbard9717]

I’m I’m t

[@ThatOneGuysDogsFriend]

This isn't TKOR, this is GraceDoesScience

[@TheKingofRandom]

*Checks name* Says TKOR to me man - Josh

[@ThatOneGuysDogsFriend]

@@TheKingofRandom you got me there Josh

[@talmagekohler8718]

@@TheKingofRandom that’s a shame

[@PureVikingPowers]

@@TheKingofRandom Can you make diaper experiment with the crystals inside that we can do at home?

[@anthonymorton9299]

@@TheKingofRandom That reply shows your butt hurt because people are not enjoying the contents anymore

[@peacefishcup9669]

Love this Girl’s enthusiasm

[@kryptonatix]

EGGS ARE FUEL??? *shoves 36 dozens of eggs into gas tank*

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

🤣😂

[@rickklein5136]

This feels like something that was/ should’ve been in The Anarchists Cookbook. Very cool (and useful) for kids or survivalists to learn.

[@vansicklejerry]

Can you reuse the residual calcium acetate left over in the metal tin from the egg shell and the pure after the burn to make another fresh batch?

[@VerbenaIDK]

technically yes

[@glenwaldrop8166]

The only issue I can see is eventually there will be residue left over in the calcium acetate.

[@davidbwa]

I liked the general experiment. Interesting to know. But maybe be a tad more 'scientific' when comparing results. A more visible flame (the yellow) does not necessarily mean more heat / btus being produced. Alcohol flame is harder to see with the human eye but burns pretty hot. Instead of burning a marshmallow maybe measure temperature rise in equal amounts of water in pans. Perhaps use a temp scanner to see how hot the flames are. Test shelf life to see if you can make it ahead of time and if it holds up comparable to sterno. PS - I'm guessing sterno is green just due to the addition of dye to make it easy to see if you spill some. Sterno I used in years past was not green.

[@pranman123]

I love these chemistry type of videos!! Hope to see more in the future!!!

[@Ray77582]

Great video also calcium acetate when heated produce acetone which burns too

[@mbodin89]

One thing I was hoping that you would show is what is the temperature that they burn at which one's hotter

[@thomasgyting3251]

From the color and density of the flame, the sterno is burning much cleaner and hotter.

[@ok4todd]

Awesome. It’s time for a weekend science project. Thanks for the ideas!

[@lisah7304]

Extremely cool experiment!!! We loved the video, comedy banter and subtitles lol Josh! Questions, 1. What were the burn times for each container, and in your professional opinion does the organic egg material burn longer? It looks faster, and hotter too. 2. Can you really cook a piece of chicken over Calcium Acetate

[@DrValerie800]

Love that; thank you! Saving that in my prepping file. ❤️

[@antiquegeek]

I think terms that might be applicable here are wicking and regulating. The calcium acetate gel holds the alcohol, offering a limited surface area and a body of material that slowly releases alcohol while burning (wick) and by limiting the exposed surface to the ball rather than an open pool it acts to regulate the flame. That said - regulation?? We don't need no regulation!!! We want eggy vinegar aftertaste charcoal marshmallows and we want them NOWWWWWW!!!

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

😂🤣😂

[@KozmykJ]

I know know what STERNO is. Living in Wales I had previously imagined it to be some form of cleaning fluid or possibly shoe polish; having only heard it referred to in a humorous context.

[@jennyb9065]

That's a fair assumption based on the name.

[@bsbigrcadventures2089]

All your videos amaze me subscribed to your channel a wile ago keep up the good work 👍

[@JasonVladimir]

Cool video! Thanks for sharing!

[@Richie016]

conducting practical chem lab experiments at home gets more than the ordinary of oneself. An impressive work with the salts and water!

[@frogzinasuit5186]

I use to watch your videos as a kid then I came across your video and decided to watch it I never thought it would be still entertaining

[@TheKingofRandom]

Glad you're still entertained!

[@ThePinkBinks]

Could I break up my home made calcium acetate with water in a blender to make it really smooth then dehydrate it? Would this give me a fine powder?

[@dragonrider9051]

Coffee grinder

[@Chemanic1]

How do you make such a great quality video in so little time great work I’m definitely gonna try this

[@oddjobbob8742]

The alcohol in sterno might be ethanol. That would explain why the flame is so transparent.

[@barbarianleatherandblades8686]

Those are the flatest marshmallows I have ever seen. Super fun project.

[@shaespear407]

Chair cushions. When you sit down to an 18 egg breakfast, its best to be comfy.

[@blackbear92201]

Cool concept. Great video! :D

[@joebufford2972]

One of my high school friends said I like you because you're always analyzing stuff. There's a reason why things happen. He turned me on the rapper's delight

[@lopaka76]

Very interesting project. I'm wondering how well does this work with the color changing elements? Or is that combing the right chemicals in the wrong way?

[@johnarizona3820]

Calcium Acetate is $25. but dollar stores sell sterno (off brand) for $1.25 each so you could buy 20 sternos canned fuel for that price and no science lab time. You could also make a simple alcohol stove from an empty jar or can and be done with it.

[@sbritton1313]

Should have done a boiling water temperature test... That way you know how much energy each is giving off over a certain time as well

[@glenwaldrop8166]

Agreed, but at first glance the home made one with eggs did better, it burned higher, which generally means more heat, and it burned longer.

[@jeffreyarnold2626]

you ate 18 eggs? I'm impressed.

[@drewachong]

Curious, at the end you said that the residue from the pure calcium acetate was similar to the eggshell substance before you ground it up. Would you be able to make a powder from the residue and reuse it, or have its properties changed after the burning?

[@17h127]

I was wondering the same thing. Can we reuse the residue? That would be cool.

[@chandrasekharlimit4547]

Most likely due to the burning it will have chemically changed or any fuel is burnt out and it is a particulate

[@Ostenmaster122]

Yes it is possible to reuse the residue. Calcium acetate decomposes at 160C (320F) degrees into acetone and calcium carbonate (the latter also know as eggshell substance). When the jelly is burning the heat from the flame causes the calcium acetate to decompose. The acetone produced in the decomposition reaction burns away, which means that the residue left behind is 100% calcium carbonate. Now if you take this residue (calcium carbonate) and let it react with vinegar(aka acetic acid) it will turn back into calcium acetate. If you’re curious the two reactions look like this. The first one is calcium acetate decomposing and the second is calcium carbonate reacting with vinegar; 1. (Calcium acetate) + heat --> (Acetone) + (Calcium Carbonate) C4H6CaO4 + heat --> (CH3)2CO + CaCo3 2. (Calcium Carbonate) + (Vinegar) --> (Calcium Acetate) + (Carbonic Acid) CaCo3 + CH3COOH --> C4H6CaO4 + H2CO3

[@17h127]

@@Ostenmaster122 thank you :-)

[@laurin4405]

@@Ostenmaster122 My thoughts as well...Basically the Alcohol burned away... Should be able to reconstitute

[@zaraheart]

Drinking game: Take a shot every time *Calcium Acetate* is said 😅

[@SteveEh]

donth telll mee whath too dew

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

@@SteveEh 😂

[@gingerblack4528]

This is really interesting! Don't you need an air tight lid to retain the alcohol? Could you use tape to seal for storage to use during emergency?

[@berkcanberk4947]

What came first? The egg sterno or the chicken tenders cooked over egg sterno?

[@defaultset]

The king of random, now it's just the queen of order

[@northcoaster]

Great experiment

[@speway]

Although the egg product appeared to yield more flame the Sterno and Pure appeared to burn hotter as they had a more core and consistent blue hue.

[@IamGrief887]

What would happen if you pressed it into steel wool and burned it? Edit: the homemade sterno, not the raw calcium acetate.

[@trailertrashfire]

Like a wick? I was trying to conceptualize something similar but have no idea

[@offwiththefairiesforever2373]

Science teachers take note 📝 fun experiment for young ones and useful incase of emergency situation where resources are needed.

[@kaylasprettynails2848]

I have a wood stove and I can't help but to wonder if I could make some awesome Firestarters with this 🤔

[@seekerofthemutablebalance5228]

Propane torch for the win

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

There has been a lot of speculation on that in the comments. Someone else mentioned using vaseline & a cottonball as a firestarter.....easier to do. But if you have a lot of eggs & vinegar on hand don't see why you couldn't use it as a firestarter.

[@marco_the_maker]

First decent content I have seen in a couple years.

[@ThatOneGuysDogsFriend]

You should out liquid nitrogen and dry ice in a vacuum chamber. The reaction takes a while but its worth it

[@willieeldredge7398]

Sounds like fun

[@therickening7323]

The video started where she was talking about calcium acetate, but I didn't hear that part. The only part I heard was "Mines still got a little yellow in it because of the impurities", as she was handling what looked like crack 😂😂😆😆 I was literally like "KZbin allows videos on how to make crack? wtf?"

[@shaespear407]

You are killin me Smalls

[@johnadams7959]

now i need a video of alp mixed together in 1/3rd ratios evenly and blended well,

[@jordansorenson698]

I think for the pure you said you would use 150 ml of alchohol, but you only used a bit more than 50 ml.

[@colleenkochman9656]

what other chemicals/compounds would be in the eggshells and how would the heat affect the flame/combustibility? can you use the Alcohol to a second set of CA++ and h2o? Really cool experiment!!!

[@ArmadusMalaysia]

Hey, just wanna say I miss TKOR.

[@chasemills7389]

Cool name very funny 😁

[@minoa4893]

Me 2

[@MalikaBourne]

Way cool! I love it.

[@pueblodove]

how many batches does that container of the calcium make per your recipe? And how many cans will it fill, and what would be their burn time?

[@leemcgann6470]

What is the burn time difference between the three? Is the residue re usable in the homemade batches?

[@Irrationally_Chaotic]

you should make a TKOR stained glass window and do some things with stained glass

[@realkabecio]

brilliant!

[@elizabeththompson4424]

sterno probably uses denatured alcohol or pure ethanol isopropyl doesn't burn as hot or as clean as methyl or ethyl alcohols

[@MaryAnnNytowl]

Now this? This, I can be on board with, and so can my chickens!

[@Captain-Nomad]

Geez only if you had a beautiful pyrotechnics expert, I wouldn't fear for everyone working at tkor life.

[@IamaProfesional]

HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAAA -- YOU HAVE TO FALL IN LOVE WITH THIS LITTLE FIREBUG -- hahahahaah - pressious

[@josephchaneyiii]

Hunters have used alcohol in a #10 can with a roll of toilet paper as a hunting blind heater for a long time

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

True

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

Certainly helps when it's butt cold outside! lol

[@matiasmoralesgariglio1256]

You can use blackboard chalk instead eggs, and mixing it with vinegar will generate the acetate

[@matiasmoralesgariglio1256]

I not sure, but i think that ethanol instead isoprophilic alcohol will have more calories

[@ashleyedmondson273]

Definitely going to have to try this! It’s amazing! Love this channel keep up the good work

[@frothydv]

I propose a test for boiling water. Which boils 1 cup faster? Also include just the alcohol?

[@donna30044]

Would ethynol/ethyl alcohol work -- perhaps Everclear vodka (95% ABV)?

[@ikd4895]

Going to try that. Bought a bottle of everclear 190 for making vanilla extract only to find out it’s too strong. Will use for this instead.

[@cosmichef75]

You can blend egg shells into smoothies to help your kids grow.

[@HABLA_GUIRRRI]

07,19 ''i love that..'' spoke like a true pyromaniac and with every gram of appropriate vocal fry. The voices aah.. the voices.. burn it up... burn it down.. look at them run! ..hear them scream..!!.. yeeeeesssssssssssss

[@rikkuna7518]

Makes me wonder what medium Terno uses. Stuff feels like menthol if you get it on your skin, but maybe they're using some sort of petroleum jelly

[@commonsensejudgement797]

Liked the content but wanted to know what that didn't mention when did the 3 different burn test, how long they burned. You stated steno in can was said to burn 4 hours, but eggs mixture beat that, or other from regular that labeled pure.

[@katjakatt836]

fantastic info! can you use brown or blue eggs shells? thank you

[@ptrishagamin6398]

I'd think you surely could as the calcium content is the same ...I'd go farther to thinking the finished product would be white.

[@georgebowman1060]

Interesting 😊 and fun.

[@yitanyu]

Hey TKOR Can you please do a 1 towels test on you lg washer? and making popcorn in the microwave?

[@raptnred]

Love the homemade sterno using eggs. Was wondering how long they would store in the type containers you tested them in? Would it dry out & loose trapped alcohol with time even if sealed in a can??

[@JesseSnider1021]

That is a question I have as well. What is the shelf life of this when you make it?

[@baconhairbro4086]

BEST VIDEO EVER OOOOOO

[@TheKingofRandom]

GARY THANK YOU!!!!! We think YOU are the best ever! - Grace

[@baconhairbro4086]

@@TheKingofRandom TYSM FOR COMMENTING ON MY COMMENT

[@baconhairbro4086]

YOU ARE THE BEST!!!!!

[@amandacloyd8762]

You should try this with different types of eggs and do a longevity test.

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

That would be interesting....wonder if there is any real difference. Duck eggs, chicken eggs, ostrich eggs ...etc.

[@devinwelborn5211]

Can the pure calcium acitate be reuses since it looks the same as the cooking process?

[@he1274]

I got this notification while watching howtobasic.

[@platygetzkillz2144]

perfect

[@willfrederickson1330]

Great Video!

[@michaelhayes1678]

Way to! Loved it!!!!

[@LeMayJoseph]

Can the calcium acetate remainder after burning be re-used to make more gel?

[@LosRiji]

I would heat the eggshells in an air fryer at max heat to get rid of the inner skin

[@UtopssAKAPJ]

Nilered the guy who turned a rubber glove into hot sauce I think he knows what he's talking about 😁

[@matta19981]

Can you reuse the after product once it’s fully burnt out or what is a possibility with the left over product.

[@jeffriffel4364]

You should try this with sea shell's

[@domhatch2974]

Fireballs are awesome!

[@duanegreen1255]

Awesome video Grace!! Let's not forget about Josh and his great camera work!

[@kimberlyrogers9953]

What a great video you’re awesome youngster..

[@kimnielsenthewordyvikingett159]

So what about the thin clear skin like membrane inside the egg what do I do with that???? Or is that why your mix is slightly yellow???? Or is that just that you were using some brown eggs also??? Please reply pretty girl!!!!

[@michaelpaul5040]

Nice! Actually I think chemistry brings all the sciences together

[@MestreDentistaGUC]

Could you swap out the isopropyl alcohol for something like vodka, or any clear spirit?

[@trailertrashfire]

I would think so, as long as it's high enough alcohol proof. I was going to use this jar of moonshine

[@matthewsmith6963]

Wow that was great

[@christianlouisgalang7934]

Can you spread it over a firewood and see if it is able to start a campfire.

[@harvestthyme5944]

You said you used the same amounts of everything. When you used the store bought calcium you only used about 50mls of alcohol instead of 150mls... not sure if that would skew your results.

[@ptrishagamin6398]

I think the first time she measured from the negative side of the beaker by accident. From comments above this.

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

@@ptrishagamin6398 That was my take on it as well.

[@radicaldanzero]

Could you use 70% alcohol and less water? Does the alcohol get diluted in the mixture anyway? Just curious about a DIY solution that doesn't require hard to find products (like off-grid or SHTF). Thanks

[@rickytorres9089]

I can't see why that can't work?

[@chicken_cranberry]

I just watched cooking ramen in washing machine and wanted to request y'all attempt to make popcorn in either a dryer machine or more oddly, a washing machine.

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

Omg! lol

[@michaelhord]

Thanks for showing us how to make home made napalm.

[@wheepingwillow24u17]

Why did the second homemade one show burned brown spot, what chemicals is it emitting. How long will it burn? Seems like a LOT of work for a little flame. tc

[@dagrazytcom5492]

Drinking game: Everytime Grace says Calcium Acetate

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

😂

[@CrabbyMatti]

I wonder if it's possible to mix the calcium and alcohol solution into petroleum jelly? if that would prolong the life or make it not work at all, maybe they can't even be combined?

[@trailertrashfire]

I think that's closer to napalm

[@nickcasolino8903]

If you use Methanol, the flame will be invisible (Sterno), Methanol burns clean. Rubbing Alcohol doesn't. So, if you use Methanol, it will burn clean and hotter.

[@alfredozambrano7641]

Thanks.

[@crisscrossam]

so ironic to cook a chicken on top of the one made of crushed eggs

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

😂🤣

[@matthewkappen4427]

You need to soak an ostrich eggs in vinegar because they have extra thick membranes so the results may be interesting 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥚🥚🥚🥚🥚🥚😀😀

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

Was just wondering same thing! lol