Icy Brinicle of Death: A COOL Example of Freezing Point Depression
Thomas Cox | Thu, 06/17/2021 - 12:50
What real world examples are made known to students when discussing freezing point depression? What about brinicles, also known as "Icy Fingers of Death"? A brinicle (from brine + ice) is a finger-like formation of supercooled brine solution that grows downward underneath sea ice. Intrigued? Cool (pun intended). Keep reading to find out more!