Breathalyzers work on a simple principle: Alcohol is absorbed into the lungs and present in breath. But the machines that actually measure this alcohol level are really, really complicated. Tune in and learn more in this podcast.
The guys dive into the surprisingly complex world of breathalyzers, exploring how these devices actually work to measure blood alcohol content from your breath. They break down three different types of breath analyzing machines - from chemical color-changing reactions to infrared spectroscopy to fuel cell technology - revealing just how sophisticated these roadside sobriety tools really are. Along the way, they share some eye-opening statistics about drunk driving fatalities and discuss the science behind why your breath can accurately reflect what's in your bloodstream.
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