When sodium-potassium alloy is placed in superheated steam (unlike in liquid water), it does not explode, allowing observation of dark blue areas forming from solvated electrons.

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When I put a sodium-potassium alloy into the superheated steam, it doesn't explode. However, you can clearly see dark blue areas forming on the drop.

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Sodium-Potassium Alloy: Blue Solvated Electrons in Water!ChemicalForce
Created: 8/13/2026, 7:46:43 AM

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