SOLID CRUST FORMATION ON THE SALAR
Date
May 15
Purpose
To determine why salt forms a solid crust on the Salar.
Discussion
The Salar de Uyuni is an ancient lake that is drying up and is covered with a crust of salt. During the i2P expedition to Bolivia Ryan Montgomery asked a very good question, ""if salt is heavier than water why is the Salar de Uyuni covered with a crust of salt. Why doesn't it sink?" The i2P chemistry team set about to find the answer to this question.
Experiment Report & Results
In depth discussion in the following audio file:
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Solid Crust Formation on the Salar