Description: A 5 gallon metal can is collapsed under external air pressure either by evacuating the can, or boiling water in it, sealing the can and allowing it to cool.

This demonstration is also available on video and JCE "Chemistry Comes Alive!" CD-Rom Vol. 1

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Source: Shakhashiri, B.Z. Chemical Demonstrations: A Handbook for Teachers of Chemistry

Year or vol: 2 page 6