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itzick_b

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substance that reacts to body temperature
« on: February 16, 2013, 07:04:30 AM »
Hello everybody, this is my first post and I am not really sure if it even belongs here.
I am in a group that wants to manufacture a product that will measures body temperature.
We are looking for a substance that reacts to body temperature, preferably by changing its color.
My question is: is there such a substance that is not toxic and relatively accessible?

Thanks a lot!

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Re: substance that reacts to body temperature
« Reply #1 on: February 16, 2013, 08:49:56 AM »
This thread here: http://www.chemicalforums.com/index.php?topic=63806.msg229123#msg229123  asks a similar question.  The answer is is, there are commercially available color-changing or otherwise noticeable reaction chemicals available for purchase.  Also liquid crystal thermometers and many other solutions to this general problem.
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