Silly Putty

Product Description

Yes, the most successful toy in history is a chemical toy!
Is it a liquid?  Is it a solid?  The answer is: Both

Now you can own this toy too. Discover the peculiar properties of Silly or Jumping Putty, a Non-Newtonian liquid and dilatant compound with pretty unique properties.

More information: This putty is a Non-Newtonian substance, which means that it doesn't follow the theory of viscosity that Newton observed. Viscosity is the "thickness" of a liquid, or its resistance to flow. (Honey, for example, has a much higher viscosity than water.) Unlike most liquids, however, this putty changes its behaviour based on the amount of force applied. If you pull it gently, it will stretch; if you pull it forcefully, it will tear. When you cool it down and apply the ultimate force with a hammer, it acts exactly like a solid and shatters as though it were ceramic.

Included: 15 g putty in plastic egg container
Teach: Dilatant compounds, Non-Newtonian liquids, gels, solids & liquids
Age: 5+

The price is for one container.  Colours may vary.