You might have observed people of all ages using glow sticks at night clubs and parties. Kids and youth are more excited to use different forms of glow sticks including toys, bracelets, and necklaces. Once you use a glow stick in a party, it glows for certain period of time. Here are some ways to keep or maintain its glow for longer time so that it can be used in future.
- The glow of the glow stick is because of a chemical reaction between the two chemical substances present in it. In order to make it glow, the tube has to be bent to such an extent that the glass tube containing the chemicals is broken. Then shake the tube well to ensure that the components are mixed properly. This can activate the stick and make it glow for a long time.
- The glow stick is placed in a jar filled with cold water. Ensure that the stick is immersed completely in water. Now, place the jar in freezer for about fifteen minutes. The jar is then taken out and the stick is made warmer. This process is repeated till the stick is made more warmer. When the glow stick is kept in freezer, the reaction is stopped. When it is once taken out, it gets warm thus starting the reaction again. So to ensure that it glows for a longer time, you need to store it in a freezer. However, the brightness of the glow may decrease.
- But, if you wish to have a bright glow for a shorter span of time, then you need to heat it in hot water. Place a sauce pan with water on the stove and allow water to boil. Now, submerge the glow stick in the water for 30 seconds. This heats up the chemicals of the glow stick thereby enhancing the reaction and glow.
These are some of the ways that you can manage the glow of the glow sticks.
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