The study focused specifically on cylindrical glass containers at a fixed temperature of -30°C, which is colder than typical household freezers (-18°C). While the underlying mechanisms would ...

To understand this process, the researchers used a special dye, methylene blue, to track freezing in open cylindrical glass containers. The dye easily dissolves in water and turns it blue.

Beaker A glass container with a pouring lip. Used to hold, mix or heat substances. Balance Scales used to measure mass. Measuring cylinder A cylindrical container used to measure the volume of liquid.