Hot ice is a supercooled sodium acetate solution that releases heat when it crystallizes, creating an exothermic reaction that burns the skin rather than freezing it; this phenomenon can be demonstrated at home by heating a mixture of vinegar and baking soda, then allowing it to cool until it becomes a clear liquid that rapidly crystallizes upon contact with a solid crystal.
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This “Ice” Burns Instead of Freezing || Info zipAdded:
As soon as this man dips his hand into the jar, ice starts forming instantly.
But he's not screaming because it's cold. He's reacting [music] to the heat because what he's touching is called hot ice. It's not real ice, but [music] a substance made from sodium acetate. And the crazy part, you can even make it at home using just vinegar and baking soda.
[music] Heat the mixture and it turns into a clear liquid. Let it cool and it looks completely [music] normal. But the moment it touches a solid crystal, it rapidly crystallizes right in front of you. Pour it slowly and it can [music] even build a solid structure like a hot iceberg forming out of nowhere.
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