October 15, 2011: All my life I've wakened every morning excited about what I'll experience & learn that day. I usually start the day by looking up a new-to-me fact, but definitely when I need a mental break from paperwork or practicing I briefly go looking for something new to learn. My blog is about anything I learn on any subject. I hope you will enjoy exploring this path with me.
Monday, October 17, 2011
What does Denim have to do with the metal Iron?
Photos courtesy of 123rf.com
In the process of dying bluejean-denim indigo blue, the synthetic indigo-dye first turns the cotton yarn a bright green, then as it dries the oxidation process turns it dark indigo blue, a process that is much the same as the oxidation of iron. See how it's done on "Factory Made" on the Science Channel today: http://science.discovery.com/videos/factory-made-full/
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