Episode 473
Can dog wee dissolve rubber tyres?
Trent's dog always relieves itself on the same tyre. He's wondering if it will ever dissolve the rubber...
Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists
May 17, 20213m 52s
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Show Notes
This week, urine for a treat - Phil Sansom tackles this question from listener Trent. "Every time I walk my dog, it pees on the tyre of a particular trailer. It got me thinking: urine contains uric acid. Is that strong enough to eat through the rubber of the tyre? If so, how long would it take?" Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
Topics
dog weedog urinedog peeCAR TYRErubber tyrewee and rubber