Ethyl alcohol is a pretty common substance - you can find it in everything from hand sanitizer to perfume. But when it comes to its freezing point, things get really interesting - for example, did you know that ethyl alcohol can be supercooled to temperatures below its freezing point without actually freezing? It's like it's defying the laws of physics!
In the lab, scientists can use ethyl alcohol to create all sorts of cool (get it, cool?) experiments - like freezing it in mid-air using liquid nitrogen. It's like a magic trick, but with science! And the result is a frozen substance that's both beautiful and weirdly fascinating.
Ain’t Misbehavin’: Frozen Pipes When It’s Warm – Bluefield Process Safety
