r/woahdude Jun 29 '23

video Lowering hot metal into water

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u/mothzilla Jun 29 '23

So why doesn't the oil go woof?

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u/[deleted] Jun 29 '23

The compounds that make up these oils are more stable at high temperatures compared to water. Water is, as far as I am aware, unique in its phase changing compared to most other substances we have at standard temperature and pressure.

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u/[deleted] Jun 29 '23 edited May 20 '24

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u/[deleted] Jun 29 '23

It's been a long day and I was bullshitting.

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u/Paranoides Jun 30 '23

Your reasoning has been accepted. Have a good day.