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Chemistry / Re: How could I create a small steam explosion?
« on: 30/06/2013 09:10:24 »
One could create a small steam explosion by simply superheating very pure water in an open container inside a microwave and dropping in an object such as a sugar cube. The sugar cube causes the liquid water that is at a much higher temperature than the boiling point to flash vaporize. Few strings attached, though:
1. Sure you will be able to hold it in your hand, but you will, also, be able to acquire (at least) second degree burns on your hand fairly quickly from that scalding hot container. []
2. This would give new meaning to steam bath.
3. The medical bills to repair you scalded body after taking a "steam bath" and having superheated water splashed on you may just enable your doctor to put his children through college. []
Here's a video of the Mythbusters actually performing the experiment:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_OXM4mr_i0
1. Sure you will be able to hold it in your hand, but you will, also, be able to acquire (at least) second degree burns on your hand fairly quickly from that scalding hot container. []
2. This would give new meaning to steam bath.
3. The medical bills to repair you scalded body after taking a "steam bath" and having superheated water splashed on you may just enable your doctor to put his children through college. []
Here's a video of the Mythbusters actually performing the experiment:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_OXM4mr_i0