Research Paper On Liquid Carnation
Liquid Nitrogen
Randi Pinter
Community College of Aurora
Rebecca Hoenigman
Chem 101-360 Sitting in a classroom with a guest speaker, wondering what was in the tank and why there were carnations nearby. As a young student, guest speaker days were an exciting thing to be a part of. The full history of the lesson may have been lost in time; but when the speaker dipped a carnation in a tub of liquid that was pouring smoke onto the classroom floor, the results of his actions had the power to make a vivid memory. He handed each student a dipped carnation, telling them to crush it in their hands. It was cold enough that the palms of the children’s hands felt the bite of frost for a second, while the carnation all but shattered in their small …show more content…
It is commercially produced and used for many things. In science, it is often used for freezing biological samples such as eggs or sperm and for cryotherapy treatments. It can also be used to keep food cold, and to cool pipes or other items very quickly. Additionally, it is commonly used recreationally, for the fog it produces or for science experiments; freezing flowers or making ice cream quickly (Liquid Nitrogen …show more content…
Due to its unusual properties and the results it has on objects, many people have begun using it for many different reasons. In some cases, chefs and bartenders, or molecular gastronomists, will use it to create new dishes and more enjoyable ways of eating or drinking. Time Magazine wrote a story of a young partier who ingested liquid nitrogen in a cocktail (Waxman). This liquid element should be handled properly to avoid situations such as emergency gastrectomy. Another example of the uses for Liquid Nitrogen, was the potential for its ability to help combat the pollution problems in China. Scientist experimented with the possibility of pumping the liquid element into the sky to crystalize the smog particles. The dangers this may cause, because of the freezing properties of nitrogen, may be too much risk for the population (Stout).
Liquid Nitrogen is a very interesting liquid. Although it must be made commercially, it has many uses. It has been a breakthrough for science and a fun experiment for people of all ages. However, if not handled properly, this produced form of a prominent element, can cause severe damage to those experimenting with
Randi Pinter
Community College of Aurora
Rebecca Hoenigman
Chem 101-360 Sitting in a classroom with a guest speaker, wondering what was in the tank and why there were carnations nearby. As a young student, guest speaker days were an exciting thing to be a part of. The full history of the lesson may have been lost in time; but when the speaker dipped a carnation in a tub of liquid that was pouring smoke onto the classroom floor, the results of his actions had the power to make a vivid memory. He handed each student a dipped carnation, telling them to crush it in their hands. It was cold enough that the palms of the children’s hands felt the bite of frost for a second, while the carnation all but shattered in their small …show more content…
It is commercially produced and used for many things. In science, it is often used for freezing biological samples such as eggs or sperm and for cryotherapy treatments. It can also be used to keep food cold, and to cool pipes or other items very quickly. Additionally, it is commonly used recreationally, for the fog it produces or for science experiments; freezing flowers or making ice cream quickly (Liquid Nitrogen …show more content…
Due to its unusual properties and the results it has on objects, many people have begun using it for many different reasons. In some cases, chefs and bartenders, or molecular gastronomists, will use it to create new dishes and more enjoyable ways of eating or drinking. Time Magazine wrote a story of a young partier who ingested liquid nitrogen in a cocktail (Waxman). This liquid element should be handled properly to avoid situations such as emergency gastrectomy. Another example of the uses for Liquid Nitrogen, was the potential for its ability to help combat the pollution problems in China. Scientist experimented with the possibility of pumping the liquid element into the sky to crystalize the smog particles. The dangers this may cause, because of the freezing properties of nitrogen, may be too much risk for the population (Stout).
Liquid Nitrogen is a very interesting liquid. Although it must be made commercially, it has many uses. It has been a breakthrough for science and a fun experiment for people of all ages. However, if not handled properly, this produced form of a prominent element, can cause severe damage to those experimenting with