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Hydrophobic Sand/Magic Sand is a toy made from sand coated with a hydrophobic compound. The presence of this hydrophobic compound causes the grains of sand to adhere to one another and form cylinders (to minimize surface area) when exposed to water.[1] When the sand is removed from water, it is completely dry and free flowing. Magic sand is also known as Aqua Sand.

Magic sand was originally developed to trap ocean oil spills near the shore. This would be done by sprinkling magic sand on floating petroleum, which would then mix with the oil and make it heavy enough to sink. Due to the expense of production, it is not being used for this purpose. It has also been tested by utility companies in Arctic regions as a foundation for junction boxes, as it never freezes. It can be also used as an aerating medium for potted plants. Magic sand is made in blue, green, or red in colors but appears silvery in water because of a layer of air that forms around the sand, making it unable to get wet.

The earliest reference to waterproof sand is in the 1915 book 'The Boy Mechanic Book 2' published by Popular Mechanics. The Boy Mechanic states waterproof sand was invented by East Indian magicians. The sand was made by mixing heated sand with melted wax. The wax would repel water when the sand was exposed to water. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_sand

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Other translations for viewers from other countries:

*in Spanish, en español: Mostramos Magia Sand - Mermaid Island Playset - Juguetes & Juegos - un Unboxing vídeo nuevo de YouTube para coleccionistas, bebés, niños pequeños, niños & familias

*in French, en français: Nous montrons sable magique - Mermaid Île Playset - Jouets Jeux & - une nouvelle vidéo YouTube Unboxing pour les collectionneurs, les bébés, les tout-petits, les enfants · familles

*in Portuguese, em Português: Mostramos areia mágica - Sereia Ilha Playset - Brinquedos & Jogos - Unboxing um novo vídeo do YouTube para colecionadores, bebês, crianças, miúdos & famílias

*in Swedish, på svenska: Vi visar magiska Sand - Mermaid Island Playset - Leksaker & Games - en ny YouTube Unboxing Video för samlare, spädbarn, småbarn, ungar & familjer

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