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In this activity/demo, learners discover how liquid nitrogen cools a creamy mixture at such a rapid rate that it precipitates super fine grained (nano) ice cream. This is a fun (and tasty!) way for learners to discover the nanoworld! Note: this activity should be conducted by adults only.
- 10 to 30 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- $5 - $10 per group of students
- Ages 4 - adult
- Activity, Demonstration, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- 1 quart half-and-half
- 1 pint of heavy cream
- 1 cup sugar
- 8 T vanilla
- 1 liter of Liquid Nitrogen
- Metal mixing bowl
- Wooden spoon
- Ice cream scoop
- Heavy gloves
- Goggles
- Spoons, napkins, small cups for serving
Subjects
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Engineering and Technology
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Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Metallurgy and Materials Engineering
- Nanotechnology
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Engineering
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Mathematics
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Measurement
- Size and Scale
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Measurement
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Physical Sciences
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Heat and Thermodynamics
- Heat and Temperature
- Heat Transfer
- Thermodynamics and Entropy
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Chemistry
- Chemical Reactions
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Heat and Thermodynamics
Informal Categories
- Food and Cooking
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- taste
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
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Access Rights:
- Free access
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Funding Sources:
- National Science Foundation, 0532536
- National Science Foundation, 0940143