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It's all in the mix - designing self-luminous pendants from foam plaster

Time
17:30 - 23:00 o'clock
Organizer
INNOVENT e.V. Technologieentwicklung
Place
INNOVENT e. V. Technologieentwicklung
Adresse
Prüssingstr. 27b; 07745 Jena

Foam plaster is obtained by foaming a mixture of plaster and water. The mixture must then harden. Foam plaster is particularly suitable for use as a lightweight material in the construction industry.

The Vogtland pioneers' Gipstex project is developing various foam plaster formulations. In the project, the gypsum foam is filled into multidimensional textile structures. The textile wall and ceiling elements are to be used for building renovation and conversion.

During the Long Night of Science, visitors can try out the recipes in the foam plaster kitchen. Together we will produce a foam plaster from plaster and foam. We add self-luminous pigments in various colors to the foam plaster. Phosphorescent materials glow in the dark when charged with light. Phosphorescent luminescent materials form the basis for this. The mixture can then be filled into Christmas tree half shells and decorated. A little patience or a stay in a drying cabinet at Innovent and the self-luminous pendant is ready.

We have prepared this hands-on activity with the support of MFPA Weimar.

Also: Stamp rally in Göschwitz

If you get to know at least 5 of the 14 participating institutes and companies and secure a stamp there, you will receive a small gift at the end of the discovery tour - also from us!

Please note:

  • Participation is voluntary and free of charge.
  • The small gift is only available on November 22 on presentation of the stamp card (while stocks last).
  • No cash payment possible.

We bring Göschwitz to light!

Restriction
limited number of participants
 

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