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what are the properties of blu-tack and why does it light up the microwave?

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what are the properties of blu-tack and why does it light up the microwave?
« on: 04/06/2007 18:48:26 »
Blu-tack, what a strange substance. it can be manipulated in to all sorts of shapes but why? Also whilst having some microwave fun, i popped some blu-tack in and hay presto, lovelly sparks. Now i don't see any metal in the blu-tack so why the reaction?
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  • what are the properties of blu-tack and why does it light up the microwave?
    « Reply #1 on: 05/06/2007 08:57:25 »
    I don't know, I will try it next time I am near my test microwave
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