What is the new chemical that turns water into slush instantly?

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What is the new chemical that turns water into slush instantly?

2007-04-22 14:56:41 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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I think it is MgCl2. Since Mg weight is 24/40 th that of Calcium, on a weight-to-weight basis, it melts more water. The ideal de-icer would be something like BeF2, but that is probably expensive.

2007-04-22 15:01:43 · answer #1 · answered by cattbarf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I cannot remember the name of the chemical, but it is the same thing used in disposable diapers to contain the moisture. A teaspoon of this chemical can absorb about 6 ounces of water and turns it into a thick gel.

2007-04-22 22:14:27 · answer #2 · answered by physandchemteach 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Hmmm . . . perhaps you are thinking of ice-9 from Cat's Cradle?

2007-04-22 22:01:38 · answer #3 · answered by doesmagic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋