Silver nitrate is a chemical compound commonly used by ENT surgeons to stop nosebleeds as well as obliterate granulation tissue (found around tracheostomy stomas as well as intra-orally ). Medical silver nitrate is typically purchased as matchstick applicators and is usually found in combination with potassium nitrate (75% silver nitrate and 25% potassium nitrate). When this applicator is combined with water (moisture inside the nose or blood): AgNO3 + HOH --> AgOH + HNO3 Nitric…
British researchers are at it again! The British Society for Immunology have developed a recipe to make your very own authentic-appearing snot of various colors of tan thru green. Of course, you can make your own the natural way, but here's a more sanitary way with kitchen supplies. You need: 1 tbsp Gelatine powder 1 tbsp Hot water 2 tbsp Sugar syrup (corn syrup or golden syrup) Food colouring A plastic container/bag Paint brush or dropper To make your own snot: 1) In a…