Strange powder causes revival of dying fish

The powder that revives the fish is dying, causing a lot of talk on Chinese social networks.

Mysterious powder helps revive dead fish

According to CCTV News, on social networking forums, there are many suspicions of eating these fish that may have cancer. Li Xiaozheng, deputy director of Guangxi Fisheries Research Institute, did an experiment to find out the truth.

According to Mr. Li, the white powder is actually sodium peroxide , an inorganic compound with the formula Na ₂ O2. After dissolving in water, it releases oxygen, making the fish "alive again".

The fish is about to run out, suddenly revived by the mysterious powder.(Snapshot from video).

"If you use this substance to increase oxygen levels, it doesn't matter. However, if you use industrial chemicals in food production, you need to carefully consider that type of food," Li said. However, he did not elaborate on the side effects of food after exposure to Na ₂ O ₂ .

Sodium peroxide is often used to remove wood pulp in paper and printing production. In addition, it is used in experiments such as separating ore from metals, or as an oxidizing agent in a modulation reaction.