In our third podcast installment, we introduce you to a cool chemical known as sodium polyacrylate. This is the stuff they put in baby diapers! Simply click on the title or click here to begin listening!

Super absorbent polymers like sodium polyacrylate have many uses and is featured in the Maximum Absorbent Garment used by NASA. This podcast discusses the story behind the chemical, how it is used, and safety precautions that must be considered. For more information or lesson ideas dealing with this cool chemical, check out the important links below! We hope you enjoy our podcast, and we hope you will join us in the future as we provide podcasts every month on topics ranging from teacher resources to CLC updates!

Important links:
Why do diapers leak?
Super Slurper History
A cool lesson demo
For the scientist
CLC Updates #3 Media File
CLC website
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