Using luminol to make a glowing waterfall

Luminol is a chemical that exhibits something called chemiluminescence, so when it reacts, it can release light.
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[@allengarcia3856]

Honestly that was a cool looking blue color

[@hi.its.cici.]

the blue looks like the blue in your pfp haha

[@vipintomar1810]

The beat there is my good sir

[@TheExplosiveGuy]

Cyan is one of my favorites, it's beautiful. I've got a 150mW 488nm laser that's the same color, it's gorgeous.

[@iansmith5052]

Chug jug

[@TheExplosiveGuy]

@Imtron_ 180 lol, then I suppose it would it make you jealous to know I also have a 5.2W 470nm light blue, a 1W 450nm blue, 1.1W 520nm green, a 1.2W 650nm red, a 500mW 405nm violet, and a 50mW 589nm yellow. I went through a laser phase a few years ago lol...

[@DXM339]

This is what i felt when i was mixing soaps and shampoos as a kid

[@wash8533]

same

[@cainthechaosdeity9815]

Felt that

[@TheDiamondN0Ob]

Same for me but with blood and urine from the basement

[@Squishen]

@@TheDiamondN0Ob edgy

[@TheDiamondN0Ob]

@@Squishen What if Potato

[@Adam.2712]

Fun fact: luminol is used in crime scenes to detect the presence of blood.

[@mateuszabramek7015]

I wondered if someone will mention it

[@cptd.1]

i wonder.. is it because of bicarbonate and iron on the blood that it glows?

[@Adam.2712]

@@cptd.1 actually yeah, Luminol reacts with the iron in the hemoglobin causing a blue glow in darkend rooms.

[@graforlov1738]

@@Adam.2712 I'd rather say with potassium ferrocyanide(II) (K4[Fe(CN)6]), which blood contains

[@lederps]

Ace Attorney!

[@JustAnotherDain]

Achievement unlocked: *"One who makes potions"* Class change: *Chemist =》Alchemist* New potion recipe unlocked: *High-grade Mana potion* *"Your reputation has increased across the world"*

[@HiTeRZo387]

What's the difference between chemistry and alchemy ?

[@createyourownfuture5410]

@@HiTeRZo387 Chemistry is the study of the composition of the world while alchemy was a medieval practice which had a goal of inventing a potion that makes someone immortal or to turn anything into gold.

[@HiTeRZo387]

@@createyourownfuture5410 thank you 👍

[@shauryatomar6625]

Reminds of overgeared ngl

[@thore_rohit]

Awesome comment. I get the games reference. 🎮

[@thejokingcat783]

Ahhh, so this is how Nuka-Cola Quantum is made.

[@JCC1004]

Let's face facts, that stuff had to have been toxic.

[@julialove73]

I was going to say this

[@MrHitThatLiks]

eggsactly what i was thinking lol

[@joshuamccoy6225]

I give you 1000 caps for this comment

[@danielwalker26]

Nah that used a mild radioactive isotope. I think he has some of that laying around too.

[@pooyafitness]

I would've loved chemistry in high school if I had a teacher like this.

[@princeakilesh4881]

Same here bruh

[@veryberry39]

I can't say I would have LOVED it, but it absolutely would have been better than my HS chem teacher, who literally only ever spoke to the whiteboard.

[@silvally4992]

Same

[@leemcnabb9616]

Hey me to

[@HazyHerbivore]

And also probably the budget to do these experiments

[@elenasayshi]

"this is lumionl" *Drops directly onto the ground*

[@fabiankonrath2804]

Turning Luminol to uminol by impact seems to be the first step

[@vebjrnkristoffersen6592]

Exactly what he did yeah

[@DerPaulanerr]

*Boom* 😂

[@dwagahnuwu2951]

I sure love me some lumionl

[@mexomenti]

*l u m i o n l*

[@teagannam]

ah, so, you’ve made a potion. you are a wizard who has made a potion.

[@trench7599]

You cant handle my potions traveler

[@divanshkundra5063]

He is a potions master at hogwarts Bottom text

[@jdrailfan391]

Actually, he’s a sorcerer, as he doesn’t have a hat.

[@DeezNuts-]

I need the elixer of life tho

[@unknownbutawesome8759]

*Alchemist

[@amirhosseinmaghsoodi388]

"the solution is basically done" made me smile because the solution was basic.

[@partyponyz1239]

Lol i didn't even notice 😂 science puns!

[@CrazyConnor2]

As an Ace Attorney fan, whenever I hear luminol I will always think of Ema Skye XD

[@Jjbf006]

Lmfao blood

[@NutmegBGB]

"No snackoos in the lab, Fraulien Skye!" "Shut it, fop!"

[@flyhigh2174]

Man did a whole chemistry lab worth of mixing while saying ‘just a simple mixture’

[@supahcomix]

not really, if you want a long mixture watch his "gloves to grape soda" video

[@MiguelAngel-go4ck]

Pour powder pour water pour liquids in bottle >Whole chemistry lab worth of mixing

[@punchslinger]

technically simple cuz hes just using a spoon to mix it all

[@lucaslucas191202]

That's a very inefficient chemistry lab lol

[@Xilladan093]

@@lucaslucas191202 quiet u clown

[@Korpsaws]

I have to keep telling myself: "I do not have space for a lab, I do not have space for a lab" That's where this channel fits in just right

[@indeepjable]

You Do Have Space For A Lab It Can Be A Very Small Lab But Still NileRed *Did* Start In The Garage After All

[@Korpsaws]

@@indeepjable Great, now you're getting me thinking again... haha

[@riseeuterpe2838]

lol.. I love how ‘fits in’ is metaphorical cause you have no space

[@prestonbelgarde6896]

i do not have the money* for a lab

[@mr.saadeddine6174]

So true he does so amazing this with chemicals that makes me want to try some of the experiments

[@emilyk5003]

I know his job is basically entirely pouring liquids but damn, that waterfall was so nicely poured for someone who can barely see what they’re doing

[@DuelingDexperts]

Fun fact: just because it's dark in the camera doesn't mean it's dark in person.

[@DuelingDexperts]

But yeah he did a great job with that, always thought it would be a cool wedding thing to have both people combine liquids that made a glow instead of sand lol

[@mushyomens6885]

I doubt he did it without being able to see it though. Aren't there IR sensors or smthing for dark vision

[@wolfgang5496]

You sound ignorant.

[@Gilmar.Oliveira]

Holy shit... years and years of study and dedication so you can just pour some random liquids...

[@Noemad2157]

NileRed: “This is luminol” Also NileRed: (Drops glass jar of Luminol)

[@sovietyuri7897]

Ema skye is heavy breathing right now

[@lanzjaredadlawan1560]

With no sound: Water Salt Flour Powdered milk And stir Then add homemade mountain dew

[@francescaalba4017]

I like the sk8 pfp 🥺

[@lanzjaredadlawan1560]

@@francescaalba4017 thx I remembered this moment and cropped out the rest

[@micahgoingback1771]

Except it reads luminol on the bottle.

[@renarsivanovs6125]

You play chess yes?

[@chibispaceninja]

This comment wins

[@boodeegualla5126]

The recipe for Nuka Cola Quantum is finally found.

[@rekklesscc9204]

Was looking for this comment

[@cwult_weader]

@@rekklesscc9204 SAME

[@robinsonmario]

That’s what I thought too!

[@Miss_Fizzy]

Thats what I was thinking!

[@zildjian2381]

when sunset sarsappila gang

[@royfablooo2810]

Imagine accidentally creating this back in the 18000''s or Middle Ages. You'll be believing you've discovered how to achieve immortality 😂

[@ashhalcyon]

I don't think we've reached the 18000s yet

[@koncept4235]

@@ashhalcyon lmao🤣🤣

[@Catalina-Winemixer]

One of those has cyanide in it. The opposite of immortality. 💀

[@starliner2498]

@@Catalina-Winemixer depends on who you feed it to

[@mr.salmon8949]

@@Catalina-Winemixer you can't die if you're already dead

[@I_quit_now_goodbyetoyouall]

Fun fact:in the maldives the beach waves are like that. So good

[@anilkar5416]

Very helpful. This chemiluminescence really helped me a lot

[@Terithium]

People are mentioning Luminol's use in detecting blood, but I feel like they're forgetting to mention why that's useful is that blood leaves traces even if it's wiped up. So even if you clean a crime scene/evidence of blood, they'd still be able to pick some of it up via luminol.

[@Gamerboy1999PS4]

Would you be able to cover up in any way?

[@Terithium]

@@Gamerboy1999PS4 I believe something chemicals like bleach would be necessary though I'm not an expert on that subject. So I suppose it would be more accurate to say it depends on HOW you clean it.

[@Autumn-2.0]

What if you use bleach to clean it-

[@Autumn-2.0]

@@Terithium oh

[@feral_illiterate3979]

You can destroy all evidence of blood with hydrogen peroxide

[@CaptainZeros]

We really need more educational channels like these to blow up, instead of stupid shit that's on social media these days.

[@barakah08]

Agreed.

[@shadowplayzyt975]

KZbin is not for only just educational videos its for entertaiment and some other

[@bringbackmemesineurope1576]

I wouldn't call this all that educational since nobody actually understands this stuff and neither does anyone attempt to people just view these videos for the fun of it as well as the unoriginal comments. if 100 people watched a nile red video and they were asked questions about what was said in said video 90 out of the 100 wouldn't know bc they would forget everything 2 minutes after watching the video

[@shaunsamazingcontent9797]

@@bringbackmemesineurope1576 it’s interesting tho like he can earn money by this cuz Someone I know is a chemical analyst and doesn’t get paid well

[@momscreators6767]

True

[@waterunderthebridge7950]

When used at crime scenes, the haemoglobin in blood plays the role of the ferrous solution making the tiniest traces of blood glow for a good while

[@osamabinladen824]

Yes

[@marukchozt6744]

Woah makes sense now

[@hussainpeera1889]

Nile red every time: everything I need is on the ground 🤣🤣🖤💕

[@lxmonpoppet3598]

I've been binge-watching this magic man and his funny words and juices for a good 50 minutes now

[@loraenkapnaq6660]

The way it shines... It's brighter than my future

[@Nolaws272]

🤣

[@kashvik7499]

Mood

[@rainkittymobile3205]

Lol me too uwu

[@onebraincellarmy6972]

@MR POOPY BUTTHOLE Yeah, that’s my future right there LOL.

[@OrangeC7]

@MR POOPY BUTTHOLE What's going on? ☐ It's annoying or not interesting 🗹 I'm in this picture and I don't like it ☐ I think it shouldn't be on Facebook ☐ It's spam

[@meloney]

Ain't that the substance that is used in criminal cases because it reacts with blood (Therefore the iron solution) and makes it glow? Could be wrong tho- Edit: It indeed is. It reacts with the tiniest traces of blood, not even visible for the naked eye and makes it glow! It's awesome!

[@maximek5616]

it is ( bluestar )

[@7-ten]

Yep

[@Dyl_Apple]

That actually sounds really cool, I didn’t know that

[@mandy-alex__6338]

@@Dyl_Apple yes I agree!

[@roberth.5938]

Yeah, i had that in mind too. I knew it was that stuff for making blood visible. Thanks for mentioning it 😁

[@not_vinkami]

Remember: Glowing is the same as releasing light energy and this means a source of other energy is required. In this video, the glowing effect is from the reaction, so the glowing effect definitely will go off when the reaction is totally finished. Don't think it can last forever

[@bepis4094]

Also, think about where we're getting the chemicals from. We have to manufacture it, and that uses energy too.

[@jeanettw2341]

I'd just like to admit that I have no idea what this thread is about. Considering, of course sources of energy are required for producing chemicals, and of course luminol decays. So uh, what is this actually about? Being green?

[@jonathandemiguel1458]

@@jeanettw2341 no, people that think it will just last forever glowing

[@diat0mic1]

@@jeanettw2341 They are talking about the law of conservation of energy - energy cannot be created nor destroyed so the energy that is released cannot be more abundant than the energy that was put in

[@NaturesBestPal_YT]

This is a reaction that occurs when the luminol loses who hydrogen and nitrogen atoms, and gains oxygen atoms. The electrons in the oxygen atoms get "excited" (jump to lower electron shells), resulting in this photonic light source. This however, is only temporary because the electrons should eventually stop producing photon energy.

[@amyheart5567]

Nile, you make me smile so big. Thanks for sharing your skills and interests with the internet for chem nerds and everyone else!!

[@earlgrey3519]

Next episode: "this is black powder" *Slams on table* *BOOM*

[@joshuametzl1420]

Slaps roof of cannon *Boom*

[@rasalghul3960]

Theatricality and deception are powerful agents.

[@Jlpz9928]

He really dont like what he doing

[@lenonel3286]

"this is nitroglycerin" BOOOOM

[@rimmertf]

it's basically ready... I see what you did there

[@wolfsiejk]

“basicaly”

[@tongnguyenthien9057]

Hello fellow pun lover

[@yashas1]

Cus it's Base?

[@thediscrete1703]

I was looking for this comment 😂😂😂

[@johnnyjerseyshardest]

Don't get it

[@killthepandas.]

The best channel with those KZbin shorts, this videos are so entertaining!

[@eyakimicki]

Watch his main channel

[@rahulshewale430]

Now I understand why people used to call such things as magic in old times

[@IslamDawson]

Wow this is amazing if you were to make a lamp in your room how long would the luminescence last? Is it permanently?

[@maybenot31]

it lasts for just a few seconds so no it wouldn't work

[@arcanine_enjoyer]

when you're an Ace attorney fan and already know this

[@ohokay4663]

I was looking for this comment lmao

[@Xenakeyblademaster]

aaayy AA fandom rise up

[@ammieru]

Was also looking for this comment. 🤣🤣🤣👌👌👌

[@jirtini]

Only reason I clicked on this video, lol

[@goldninja9374]

0:51 That is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen.

[@astroknight5]

0:22 unintended pun? It's a basic (alkaline) mixture too.

[@aziine]

i’m not a chemist, i just find science and chemistry very interesting so i can’t say everything 100% accurately, but as a true crime junkie i also know luminol is often used to detect blood as well. it’s often used in crime scenes. basically, it reacts with iron found in our blood which makes it glow. it’s really cool to see it used though bc even if it’s not obviously a spot, it can pick up any traces of where it might have been (so long as the scene hasn’t been cleaned with chemicals that destroy iron compounds in the blood) and depending on how concentrated the iron is, it will cause it to glow more or less. bc this was such a concentrated amount of the iron solution, that’s why it lit up so bright. it’s a really cool chemical tbh

[@matrix8163]

Water + Sodium Carbonate + Luminol + Sodium Bicarbonate --> A Hydrogen Peroxide + Potassium Ferrocyanide --> B A + B --> Chemiluminescence

[@duchongle170]

Roles of the chemicals in the video: Sodium carbonate and bicarbonate make alkaline buffer so the luminol can dissolve in water (it is a diprotic acid) and for the reaction to occur. Hydrogen peroxide: it oxidises luminol to form the lumiscence molecule. Potassium ferrocyanide: catalyst for the reaction. It kinds of simulate the iron-hemoglobin complex in blood.

[@ooooneeee]

Thanks, you're the MVP.

[@mis.ery.]

This man is making me into chemistry and tbh I can’t blame him because holy crud that looked so beautiful-

[@marving.8868]

Transmutation from human to chemistry he can do it all!

[@hazmatbp]

No, please don't make me into chemistry- ÆÆÁĀÅÊÈHHHH

[@MarkWilson2]

@@hazmatbp plot twist: you are already chemistry!

[@AJG854]

Here I am, falling in love with chemistry.

[@marinmizu]

Yet I know nothing about it

[@MarkWilson2]

really? balance this equation :Fe + Cl2 = FeCl3

[@Birb728]

@@MarkWilson2 2Fe + 3Cl2 = 2FeCl3

[@samblock4937]

Chemistry is a lot more than mixing random stuff

[@ronsantinogibson3751]

This is the type of poition i was looking for as a child

[@TheFactFactoryKnowledge]

Discord lightmode be like :

[@plagued8835]

Nilered: this is luminol me: Doesnt that thing make blood glow on a blacklight?

[@eunaekim9216]

You're absolutely right! That's the main use of this stuff!

[@cynthiamartinez48]

I have a feeling you got that from a certain video, but I won't say which 😂

[@plagued8835]

@@cynthiamartinez48 What.... Video?

[@plagued8835]

@@eunaekim9216 you can also use hydrogen peroxide to hide it :D

[@abyssmage6979]

I just learned this by playing Ace Attorney Investigations lmao

[@sourpapaya2236]

Me: that’s cool My brain: *drink it*

[@charlesdarwindanao7158]

How long does this reaction last?

[@uxleumas]

it depends on many factors but it's around 5 minutes, definitely not as long as glow-sticks

[@random_girl14]

I need this as a night light NOW

[@scoobisgaming5501]

Yes, I do too love throwing dangerous chemicals on a table

[@idontknow5937]

bro,please keep uploading like these videos people really LIKE THEM!!

[@sammydoodles7206]

Love these short videos, please post more :)

[@valentinoo.a.kristanto8992]

I've played too many Ace Attorney series to know what's luminol used for

[@BnuuyBunVR]

Ema, our beloved...

[@plushifoxed]

*Logic and Trick intensifies*

[@gayformyloveraerin]

this is actually how glow sticks work. they have one chemical mixture in thin glass tube, then the other mixture on the outside of that, then there is the plastic coating that keeps it all inside. when you clack a glow stick, you are breaking the glass tube inside, and letting the two chemicals mix; causing it to glow.

[@dragonmasterlangeweg7625]

Honestly just making a fountain that has mostly water flowing in it and a small stream of glowing fluid that mixes in a basin and is pumped out to a different fountain where the process is repeat but with other chemicals added to change the color would be awesome.

[@idunnobouthat7092]

You should try pouring one liquid into the beaker of the other, I feel like that would make an awesome close up shot

[@Wildwill00002]

If you were to freeze the resulting solution would it sustain the glow?

[@TheFulcrum2000]

No

[@36sohamraut76]

Dude This Man Can Make An Immortality Portion Within Days

[@kajacapi8520]

I know you'll be uncomfortable by this idea but it would be so cool if kemists did ASMR... so many cool sounds in the lab

[@cop1677]

You can take white phosphorus which is also chemeolusant but very reactive due to angular strain of 60°

[@ThirrinDiamond]

My basic ass knowing nothing and just going "ooooo its like that one dragon from the httyd series"

[@shockwave9802]

Something tells me that drinking this starts a quest.

[@onebraincellarmy6972]

I love how he’s so used to this that he can just eyeball the measurements. Then there’s me in lab who has to double check every gram. Much respect!

[@CarcoDev]

It honestly looks like something you’d see in a ray tracing show off in like some new game

[@The-Amarok-Gods-Creations]

It also glows with blood and is used at crime scenes to find blood residue also it can work even on past spots

[@ARMGI9854XZ9]

I made a Luminol solution and drank it. And now everyone says I'm "glowing" Blue. :)

[@apocro.]

Chug jug

[@DoomooDguy]

@@apocro. we got a

[@BlueJay918]

@@DoomooDguy number one victory royal

[@BlueJay918]

@DualifyYT ten kills on the board right now

[@JBFFilms]

Alternate title: How I made a real life chug jug!

[@Bruker35677]

Yeah i’m pro

[@77dead]

This is what the fountain of youth water looks like

[@ManicLionCat]

Im watching your shorts right now while im in chemisry class

[@faizansyed5941]

Can’t understand a shit about chemistry but love you lil experiments. Quite mesmerising

[@arvin4281]

For how long does it glow like that? Would be cool to know, thanks in advance.

[@kevintran7542]

If I was taught all this in high school I would of paid more attention to chemistry

[@bryanlee6065]

"would have" paid more attention in english classes too

[@commentify1372]

@@bryanlee6065 English*

[@WillowX5]

Let me guess, American? Most other countries (whose education system doesnt rate among the lowest in the world) do learn alot of these substances and reactions - in basic chem. The advanced classes are even more fun.

[@kevintran7542]

@@WillowX5 yup American. America only teaches you the stuff you would never use in real life Situations also know as General education. That’s why there are a lot of drop out in high school not every kid wants to learn useless information

[@maisontena9018]

Me during a science test:what was that chemical name again Neilred:now this chemical is call volcanic eruption acid beer smoke this chemical can destroy a city

[@tord0ff]

Wow that shit really reacts Super nice color too very calming

[@gabby779]

This reminds me of thundermans when their dad was the chemistry teacher

[@nitropixunknown7508]

I would keep this in my basement so at night if someone walks in there they would think that I’m a mass murderer cause yk that’s how it works

[@Tactix_se]

that would be so cool if only luminol didn’t last for like 10 seconds before dimming out

[@LiMCRiMZ]

I've never cranked a singular 90 but I know a chug jug when I see one.

[@kolorless-cat]

How long does it stay like that?

[@wytsewolf]

Forever

[@kolorless-cat]

@@wytsewolf for real?!

[@Thomreise]

@@kolorless-cat probably untill reaction reaches equilibrium

[@kolorless-cat]

@@Thomreise ah I see I see

[@vedangsinghal4754]

@@Thomreise even in equilibrium it might still glow a little, since a small amount of reaction is still occurring.

[@meme-tastic2853]

Me : oh! It's glowing My brain : drink it

[@yamikowakun]

this is what the waterfalls in undertale's waterfall would look like irl, no doubt

[@VentiVonOsterreich]

Thanks, I'll be using this tip for filming special effects in the next 10 years

[@geisterhande1784]

Question how long does the effect last and can it be put in resin?

[@nirmalmakhija2384]

got the same question, you got the answer yet?

[@CDL_Gaming]

How long does the reaction last? Wondering so I can maybe see about making a fountain out of this stuff.

[@EALJ94]

Thanks to your Luminol video, I was able to synthesize it in college.

[@pioneerAv]

I love the bits of chaos in Nile's vids

[@vermettefamilyvlogs2661]

Nilered: mixes liquids 5 seconds later: Wipes out tomato town

[@anushreenath1982]

If there is any Harry Potter fan.... I would say when I first saw the title "LUMOS" is what came to my mind and fun fact it also glows :)))))

[@ot23forever]

I read Lumos instead of luminol

[@issueblack5697]

Shaggy really did have that 100000000000 iq. Mans was chug jugging this shit before nasa knew what it was

[@WonderSloth]

This is why i luv science

[@bouchranourelhouda2415]

it's funny how Nile prepares chemical solutions like my mom prepares dinner.

[@Azxny13]

Who agrees that he should be a Science teacher LOL 😂

[@Deneberus]

I'm no chemist, but hearing "Potassium Ferrocyanide" and seeing the comments saying the luminol reacts with the iron, I'm guessing this reaction just releases cyanide into the mixture. ... so it would be a bad idea to drink the glowy liquid?

[@ahaanhalwai6739]

He never fails to make me love chemistry more

[@Adam7180]

Fact : Muslims found chemistry first than anyone else in the world

[@ahaanhalwai6739]

@@Adam7180 maybe

[@WordlessQuarry34]

Imma send this to my science teacher :D

[@Sciencedoneright]

I like this video not because of the luminol, but the way he yeets bottles

[@tuftman6092]

luminol is also used by forensics to detect blood, because it reacts with the iron content in blood

[@probisexualdisaster]

Imagine a tornado or an earthquake attacking this guy's home. He could just say goodbye to everything because I doubt it would be pretty

[@jeonaeia5397]

this is the substance they use to detect bloodstains

[@christopher_williams360]

Therapy: so when did you have an obsession with glowing stuff. Me: this video

[@maxx9137]

The way it glows that neon bright blue in the dark. So pretty. Reminds me of that blue acid water from the Rotten Vale, from Monster Hunter. I always thought it was very pretty.