[header] How to make a leyden jar [title] Choose a jar. [step] You have to be careful about what materials you use to construct your leyden jar. The material must serve as an insulator between the inner charge (+) and the outer charge (-).
[header] How to make a leyden jar [title] Choose a jar. [step] You have to be careful about what materials you use to construct your leyden jar. The material must serve as an insulator between the inner charge (+) and the outer charge (-).
There are two types of jars, the hardy and the non-hardy. The hardy jars contain only the same thing as the non-hardy ones, only you have to poke holes through them to separate them from each other. Dense materials such as styrofoam and glass are best used for leyden jars. Instead, invest in cheap glass and metal jars that will adhere to temperature-controlled environments or those that are made at higher temperatures to preserve keratin and other flavorings. Choose a glass jar or a plastic bottle with a lid. [substeps] If possible, get a big jar or bottle, such as one that holds 0.5 to 1 gallon (1.9 to 3.8 l). The inner charge is achieved via substances like hydrogen peroxide and baking soda together. [title] Layer pieces of paper or a piece of cardboard, and trace your jar on the cardboard or cardboard.