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Japanese researchers have discovered ice 0, a new type of ice that forms near the surface of water, potentially redefining scientific understanding and influencing technology and climate studies. . Credit: SciTechDaily.com
Ice is far more complex than most people realize, with science identifying over 20 different varieties formed under various combinations of pressure and temperature. The type we use to chill our drinks, known as ice I, is one of the few forms that occur naturally on Earth. Recently, researchers from Japan discovered another type: ice 0, an unusual form of ice that can initiate the formation of ice crystals in supercooled water.
“Simulations have shown that a water droplet is more likely to crystallize near the free surface under isothermal conditions,” says lead author of the study Gang Sun. “This resolves a longstanding debate about whether crystallization occurs more readily on the surface or internally.” Senior author, Hajime Tanaka stresses the wide-ranging implications of this study, noting that, “The findings regarding the mechanism of surface crystallization of water are expected to contribute significantly to various fields, including climate studies and food sciences, where water crystallization plays a critical role.”
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