Monday, March 30, 2020
Why is the Statue of Liberty Green?
Why is the Statue of Liberty Green?Why is the Statue of Liberty green? Is there an explanation?The Statue of Liberty has become known as the 'Famous Green Eyed Monster' due to the bright green coloring of the buildings on the island. In the past, the US Congress wanted to have the island covered in grass. But the building of the Statue of Liberty was not enough.The idea of putting green eyes on the Statue of Liberty was a great one. It would symbolize the hope for the nations and the opportunities that it would open for their children. And to be able to do this, a team of chemists came up with the Green Chemistry to make it happen.The Green Chemistry that they use was a blend of 13 different chemicals. It includes silver, mica, cobalt, selenium, titanium, silicon dioxide, iron oxides, plastic resins, zinc sulfide, and copper oxyhydroxide. It's basically a protective coating for the statue. The color used for the green eyes are made of pigments that create a more natural look.The stat ue is coated with paint so that it can be cleaned and allowed to dry. Once it is completely dry, the team of chemists will paint over it with the colors that they desire.The Statue of Liberty is a classic symbol of the United States. It serves as a reminder of the freedom that Americans enjoy.This shows how important it is for us to use green chemistry. We need to be aware of what chemicals we are using in our everyday lives.Chemicals such as pesticides and fertilizers cause chemical products that can harm our bodies and our environment. We all need to be aware of what we put into our bodies. Green Chemistry is a way to do just that.
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