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Pira: 6A 40.41
Title: Invisibility Fluid
Demonstrates: Index of Refraction.
Description: A mixture of CCl4 and C6H6 has an index of refraction similar to Pyrex glass. When a rod of soft glass is placed in fluid, it can be clearly seen. When a pyrex glass rod is placed in fluid it becomes "invisible."