Ice Cube Spikes
I was very puzzled as to how this was happening to my ice cubes. It just didn't seem possible. But then I read this explanation.
Why do ice cubes grow spikes?
The short explanation is this: as the ice freezes fast under supercooled conditions, the surface can get covered except for a small hole. Water expands when it freezes. As freezing continues, the expanding ice under the surface forces the remaining water up through the hole and it freezes around the edge forming a hollow spike. Eventually, the whole thing freezes and the spike is left.
How amazing is that!
NOTE - This image is not public domain, it belong to me and is not to be used in any way without my permission.
Ice Cube Spikes
I was very puzzled as to how this was happening to my ice cubes. It just didn't seem possible. But then I read this explanation.
Why do ice cubes grow spikes?
The short explanation is this: as the ice freezes fast under supercooled conditions, the surface can get covered except for a small hole. Water expands when it freezes. As freezing continues, the expanding ice under the surface forces the remaining water up through the hole and it freezes around the edge forming a hollow spike. Eventually, the whole thing freezes and the spike is left.
How amazing is that!
NOTE - This image is not public domain, it belong to me and is not to be used in any way without my permission.