Jump to content

liquid nitrogen

smokey-nitro
in Other Sciences

Featured Replies

And, of course, it could contribute to cracking the sidewalks by rapidly freezing water underneath (when it gets in the cracks) and expanding it.

I have heard of several chemicals that have the same affect as LN, which "freeze" gum so you can scrape it off. There's a darwin award about it. ;)

Cap'n Refsmmat said in post # :

And, of course, it could contribute to cracking the sidewalks by rapidly freezing water underneath (when it gets in the cracks) and expanding it.

No, it wouldn't.

 

Unless you emptied a large tank of it all over the pavement.

he`s quite right, LN would NOT have that effect at all, it would boil off in a few minutes, maybe form a few local ice crystals from air moisture, but in no way would it freeze the volumes of water needed to create the effects you described.

someone`s been watching and or beleiving too much television :)

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.

Configure browser push notifications
Chrome (Android)
  1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
  2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
  3. Adjust your preference.
Chrome (Desktop)
  1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
  2. Select Site settings.
  3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.