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- Researchers are increasingly interested in the isochoric freezing of water, which occurs at constant volume under high pressure, making it difficult to study visually.
- A new reactor design allowed for microscopic observation of water freezing and thawing at temperatures as low as -12 °C and pressures up to 129 MPa.
- The study focused on visualizing key features of ice nucleation, which is crucial for understanding phase transitions and impacts various fields such as geology, biology, aviation, and climate research.
Article Abstract
The phenomena of water freezing at constant volume, or isochoric, is becoming more and more fascinating. However, because the system is subjected to extremely high pressures, it is exceedingly challenging to investigate it visually. Fewer properties have been found visually up till now, but many have been found through other means. Nevertheless, we were able to design a reactor so that it could be observed through a microscope as water was frozen and thawed at constant volume, reaching temperatures as low as - 12 °C and pressures up to 129 MPa. In this study, we observed critical characteristics visually, focusing on the location of the ice nucleus, its shape, and dynamics. Phase transitions from liquid to solid state are essential mechanisms in the physical sciences. The creation of ice stands as the quintessential and pervasive example of nucleation, playing a central role in diverse disciplines such as geology, biology, aviation, and climate research.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11066048 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-61053-y | DOI Listing |
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