Rocket Fuel Experiment: Sodium and Water Rocket Test

🚀Sodium is a cheap and abundant material that can be used as rocket fuel when combined with water.

💦The reaction between sodium and water produces sodium hydroxide, which is non-toxic and can be used in other products.

🔥Sodium and water rocket fuel does not require any igniters and burns spontaneously on contact with water.

🗄️The rocket was bench tested using a test stand and a spring scale to measure thrust.

📈The impulse produced by the rocket engine was measured and found to be within the expected range.

Is sodium a safe material for rocket fuel?

—Sodium is considered relatively safe as a rocket fuel because it produces non-toxic byproducts and does not require any igniters.

Can sodium and water rocket fuel be used in actual rockets?

—While the experiment showed promising results, further testing and development would be needed to use sodium and water as rocket fuel in real rockets.

What are the advantages of using sodium as rocket fuel?

—Sodium is a cheap and abundant material that can be easily made on site. It has a high energy density and does not require any igniters or special equipment.

What are the potential applications of sodium and water rocket fuel?

—Sodium and water rocket fuel has the potential to be used in various applications, such as space exploration, military applications, and scientific research.

Are there any safety precautions when using sodium and water rocket fuel?

—Safety precautions should always be followed when working with any type of rocket fuel. Sodium is a reactive material and should be handled with care to prevent accidents. It is important to have proper safety equipment and follow proper procedures when using sodium and water rocket fuel.

00:12Cody's Lab introduces an experiment to test a rocket that uses metallic sodium and water as propellant.

00:52Sodium is a cheap material that can be easily made on site and has a high energy density.

02:02The rocket was bench tested using a test stand and a spring scale to measure thrust.

06:28A test with water as propellant was conducted to check for leaks and ensure the rocket design works.

15:31The rocket was pressurized and launched using sodium as fuel, producing thrust.