The Mpemba effect is one of the most perplexing puzzles in nature.Although it has been discussed extensively,direct observation of the Mpemba effect is extremely challenging and rare.Herein,we report the first systema...The Mpemba effect is one of the most perplexing puzzles in nature.Although it has been discussed extensively,direct observation of the Mpemba effect is extremely challenging and rare.Herein,we report the first systematic study of the Mpemba effect with water and clearly point out the conditions required for the observation of the Mpemba effect.The results demonstrate that hot water usually has a faster cooling rate than cold water.The initial temperature,temperature difference,shape of the container,and water volume influence the heat exchange and the cooling process.Owing to the influential factors of heat exchange,the Mpemba effect can only be observed under specific conditions.This work helps to clarify doubts and confusion about the Mpemba effect and can offer alternative strategies for energy storage and transfer materials.展开更多
The objective of this paper is to investigate water supercooling. Supercooling occurs when a liquid does not freeze although its temperature is below its freezing point. In general, supercooling is an unstable conditi...The objective of this paper is to investigate water supercooling. Supercooling occurs when a liquid does not freeze although its temperature is below its freezing point. In general, supercooling is an unstable condition and occurs under special conditions. The parameters that influence supercooling stability and probability of occurrence include freezer temperature and water’s initial temperature. In this paper, it is shown that with a freezer temperature range of -3℃ to -8℃, supercooling is most likely to happen and is independent of the water’s initial temperature. Furthermore, as the freezer temperature decreases, the probability of nucleation increases, causing instant freezing. Finally, it is concluded that the Mpemba effect, in which initially hot water freezes faster than initially cold water, is due to the supercooling instability in initially hot water in which nucleation agents are more active.展开更多
基金This work was financially supported by“Tianfu Emei”Science and Technology Innovation Leader Program in Sichuan Province,UESTC Talent Start-up Funds(A1098531023601208)National Natural Science Foundation of China(21464015,21472235).
文摘The Mpemba effect is one of the most perplexing puzzles in nature.Although it has been discussed extensively,direct observation of the Mpemba effect is extremely challenging and rare.Herein,we report the first systematic study of the Mpemba effect with water and clearly point out the conditions required for the observation of the Mpemba effect.The results demonstrate that hot water usually has a faster cooling rate than cold water.The initial temperature,temperature difference,shape of the container,and water volume influence the heat exchange and the cooling process.Owing to the influential factors of heat exchange,the Mpemba effect can only be observed under specific conditions.This work helps to clarify doubts and confusion about the Mpemba effect and can offer alternative strategies for energy storage and transfer materials.
文摘The objective of this paper is to investigate water supercooling. Supercooling occurs when a liquid does not freeze although its temperature is below its freezing point. In general, supercooling is an unstable condition and occurs under special conditions. The parameters that influence supercooling stability and probability of occurrence include freezer temperature and water’s initial temperature. In this paper, it is shown that with a freezer temperature range of -3℃ to -8℃, supercooling is most likely to happen and is independent of the water’s initial temperature. Furthermore, as the freezer temperature decreases, the probability of nucleation increases, causing instant freezing. Finally, it is concluded that the Mpemba effect, in which initially hot water freezes faster than initially cold water, is due to the supercooling instability in initially hot water in which nucleation agents are more active.