Handwarmer

Design
By Yazeed H, Andrew U, Logan G, Poh M

Brainstorming
Wanted unique design
Cost-effective, comfortable, visually appealing
Wanted to cut down on materials
Main question: How to make a product with minimal solids and no
liquids since the liquids have the possibility of leakage and certain
solids can be difficult to manufacture/obtain.

Need to know
Materials to use
Measurements of materials
What works/ what doesnt
Best/ cheapest casing

Design Process
First idea: utilize military technology, MRE packets, and insert
separated chemicals inside.
Moved on once materials werent available
Decided to experiment with commercial heaters
Attempted many different metals in mixing
Found iron powder to be successful

Science behind the design

Oxidation: Any chemical reaction in which a material loses electrons
when combined with oxygen. AKA Rusting.
Fine Iron powder rusts quickly when exposed to water or air and this
reaction creates heat. The reaction is sped up by adding sodium
chloride NaCl (salt), which acts as a catalyst.
The addition of charcoal and vermiculite distribute water and heat
evenly throughout the hand warmer, aiding the reaction.

Final product
Went with a different proportion of materials
Achieved an almost 80 degree increase, 103 C
Packaged and sewn