Ice Bomb

From UO Physics Demonstration Catalog

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Description:

A cast iron vessel is filled with water and sealed with a screw plug. The vessel is placed in a dry ice + alcohol solution. When the water freezes inside the vessel it causes the vessel to "explode." (Note: Place vessel behind a blast shield.) A busted sample is available to show after effect.

Location:

  • Shelf E-4