June 24, 2006
Talk about frigid.
I don’t know if this is good editing or if they added something to the water, but I want to know how this is done.
If anyone knows the answer, please share with me. Thanks!
Posted by Contagion in Things I find interesting at June 24, 2006 08:22 AM | TrackBackIt could be supercooled, but that's not really likely... it wouldn't freeze as he's shaking the bottle.
I found this: Put 1/3 cup warm water into a paper cup. Use a stirring stick and add 1/4 teaspoon guar gum into the water. Stir until mixed and the guar gum is dissolved. Optional: add 2-5 drops of food color. Mix thoroughly. While stirring, add about 2 tablespoons 4% borax solution to the guar gum mixture.
That was found here: http://www.spikedhumor.com/articles/9001/Instant_Freezing_Water.html
Posted by: That 1 Guy at June 24, 2006 10:54 AMthat makes goo yuck, not real ice. Hmmm. There are any number of endothermic reactions that can be done by adding the chemicals to a bottle of water and shaking.....
I'll bet it's the stuff they put in those "instant cold" ice packs.
Posted by: caltechgirl at June 24, 2006 11:09 AM
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