Congo Camp 2010

One of the diapers our Congo Chemists tested.

Now, few of us have ever actually asked this question, but our Congo Chemists did and they were able to explain the science behind those wonderful creations.

As they studied polymers, they learned that diapers are an excellent demonstration of a polymer. After seeing how much water a diaper could hold, they then cut open the diapers to see the actual powder that resides inside of them.

This powder is what makes a diaper work: it can soak up liquid and then creates a bond that prevents the liquid from leaking.  Our Congo Chemists had fun exploring exactly how the diapers were effective fluid holders and are excited to do their next project: making snow!