Can Moving Water Be Frozen? Exploring the Possibility

⏳Water can be supercooled, meaning it can be cooled to a temperature below its freezing point without solidifying.

🔁Stirring or moving water prevents the formation of ice crystals by constantly mixing the water and distributing the cold evenly.

❄️If water is supercooled and then exposed to a nucleation point, such as pouring it on ice, it will instantly freeze.

✨Frozen water that has been supercooled appears white due to the presence of numerous tiny air bubbles.

🌡️The theoretical limit for supercooling water is approximately -48 degrees Celsius, which is significantly lower than its traditional freezing point.

Can water freeze while it is flowing?

—Yes, water can freeze while it is flowing under certain conditions. By continuously mixing the water, ice formation is delayed, allowing for the possibility of flowing frozen water.

Why does supercooled water appear white?

—Supercooled water appears white because the rapid freezing process traps numerous tiny air bubbles within the ice, giving it a cloudy appearance.

How cold can water get before freezing?

—The theoretical lower limit for supercooling water before it freezes is approximately -48 degrees Celsius, which is significantly colder than its usual freezing point of 0 degrees Celsius.

What is a nucleation point?

—A nucleation point is a location where the process of freezing can initiate. It provides a surface or structure for ice crystals to start forming and spreading.

Can any liquid be supercooled?

—Most liquids can be supercooled if the conditions are right. However, the supercooling range and stability depend on the specific properties of each liquid.

00:00Introduction and objective: Investigating the possibility of freezing moving water.

02:22Supercooling water: Water can be supercooled, meaning it can be cooled below its freezing point without solidifying.

03:54Experimental setup: Testing the freezing of moving water using different methods and temperatures.

06:14Freezing moving water without a nucleation point: Demonstrating that stirring or moving water prevents ice formation.

08:00Freezing moving water with a nucleation point: Pouring supercooled water on ice instantly freezes it.

09:57Theoretical limit and visual appearance: The theoretical limit of supercooling water is approximately -48 degrees Celsius. Supercooled water appears white due to trapped air bubbles.