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Old Aug 20, 2009, 8:50 am
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Originally Posted by ralfp
Hopefully, given that it would probably make your bag catch fire/explode.

Perhaps you're thinking of Gallium: hold it close and it will melt (melting point above room temp but below body temperature). It's also a lot less reactive than sodium.
Sodium is fairly safe as long as it is keep dry.
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