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The objective of this project was to explore the potential use of charcoal as ink, analyze the advantages and disadvantages of employing charcoal as an ink substitute, and assess the effectiveness of the resulting product compared to commercial ink available in the market. The research employed a descriptive-experimental method to gather data. This study was conducted at the residence of the research leader in Purok-8, Cayutan, Cagniog, Surigao City. The findings suggest that alcohol is the most effective liquid to be mixed with charcoal to create a functional ink, and it outperforms other liquids like water, kerosene, and gasoline when attempting to make unused Pentel pen ink reusable.
The Pentel pen is a valuable tool for many individuals, particularly students and teachers.
This research was motivated by the practicality of Pentel pens and the challenges faced by the research team in selecting a product to investigate. The leader of the research team became intrigued by the idea of using charcoal as a substitute for liquefied petroleum gas in cooking, which led to the question of whether charcoal could also serve as an ink substitute.
This study aims to answer that question through a series of experiments.
Charcoal, made from wood, has a long history of use dating back to 30,000 BC when it was utilized for cave drawings. Over time, it found various applications, such as fuel for iron smelting, glass production, dyeing, construction, and filtration. In ancient times, different cultures independently discovered and formulated inks using materials like graphite, burnt bones, tar, pitch, and more.
In the modern era, the development of ink specifically for printing presses involved creating an oily, varnish-like ink made from soot, turpentine, and walnut oil.
Ink has evolved with technological advancements, and today, it is commonly associated with printer cartridges. Refilling ink cartridges and utilizing continuous ink supply systems for inkjet printers are widespread practices. However, these services are more prevalent in most countries than in the United States due to printer manufacturers' control over competition on retail shelves.
This study aimed to address the following questions:
This research has significant implications for various stakeholders:
This study focused on examining charcoal as an ink substitute, assessing its advantages and disadvantages, and comparing its effectiveness to commercial ink. It does not explore other potential applications of charcoal.
This study employed a descriptive-experimental method to collect data, present findings, and analyze and interpret the conditions under investigation.
The experiment required the following materials, some of which were readily available in the kitchen, while others were recycled. Specific tools were acquired to ensure accurate measurements.
Materials used:
Tools used:
The experiment was conducted in a spacious room away from children. The descriptive-experimental method was employed, which involved collecting data, presenting, analyzing, and interpreting the conditions under investigation.
B.1 Preparation of the Materials
B.2 Preparation of the Powdered Charcoal
B.3 Testing of the Liquids
B.4 Application of the Two Alcohols to Paper
The data collected were tabulated, evaluated, and used to draw conclusions.
The data collected for the study on charcoal as a substitute for Pentel pen ink are presented, analyzed, and interpreted in this chapter.
Liquid | Trial 1 | Trial 2 |
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Charcoal with ethyl alcohol | The researchers put 1 ½ tablespoons of charcoal into the unused pencil case with a minimal amount of ethyl alcohol just above the charcoal and mixed. The Pentel pen worked as soon as it was tested to write on the bond paper. | The researchers added 1 tablespoon of charcoal to determine if a larger amount of charcoal would make a difference when mixed with the alcohol, and it indeed worked. |
Charcoal with rubbing alcohol | The researchers put 1 ½ tablespoons of charcoal into the unused pencil case with a minimal amount of rubbing alcohol just above the charcoal and mixed. The Pentel pen worked as soon as it was tested to write on the bond paper. | The researchers added 1 tablespoon of charcoal to determine if a larger amount of charcoal would make a difference when mixed with the alcohol, and it indeed worked. |
The experiments revealed that alcohol is an effective liquid substance when mixed with charcoal to produce functional ink.
The experiment aimed to determine if alcohol with charcoal could be used as ink, assess the advantages and disadvantages of using charcoal as ink, and compare the effectiveness of charcoal ink to commercial ink. The findings indicate that alcohol, when mixed with charcoal, is an effective ink substitute.
Based on the findings, water, kerosene, and gasoline are not suitable liquids for experimenting with unused Pentel ink. The study recommends using alcohol as the best way to reuse Pentel pen ink. Additionally, the color of the ink did not change to black, even though charcoal is black; it remained the same.
The study concludes that alcohol is the most effective liquid to mix with charcoal to create ink. Among the liquids tested, alcohol yielded the best results.
A Research Report: Charcoal as Ink Substitute. (2016, Mar 10). Retrieved from https://studymoose.com/document/alcohol-with-charcoal-as-substitute-to-pentel
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