Microwaving Water Dangerous! (1 Viewer)

[Garrett Lundy]

Not as fun as Peep Jousting* but still fun.

*Put two marshmallow peeps 4" across from each other on a plate and stick a toothpick into the center of each Peep. As the marshmallow bird expands in the microwave one of them should lance the other (this Peep is the "winner"). Then eat the steamy hot Peeps.

 

[Chris Lockwood]

This is why it helps to put a stick or something else not made of metal in the cup.

BTW just because snopes says something doesn't make it true.

 

[Kevin Hewell]

That's why I have an electric kettle. One of the best things in my kitchen.

 

[Jimi C]

It could only happen with Distilled or RO water.

 

[Garrett Lundy]

Heretic! Blasphemer!

 

[KeithAP]

To be clear, Snopes only confirms that it can happen from a technical standpoint. However, they also mention it would require "perfect conditions" for it to occur.

I don't think there is any doubt the stories that get passed along with the warning about it are false.

-Keith

 

[BrianW]

Heh. Peep Jousting.

Easter will never be the same.

 

[Jeff Gatie]

YouTube - Superheated water

YouTube - Superheating!

I can get it to happen with filtered water all the time. Britta faucet filter and a ceramic cup.

 

[FredMihir]

great work...its wonderfull

 

[Malcolm R]

Ditto.

 

[BrianW]

I somehow feel conflicted...

 

[drobbins]

Well I tried make it happen last night with a Pyrex bowl and filtered water from fridg. I cleaned the bowl and tried to ensure there were no contaminations. No Luck though - the water started boiling.

 

[MarkHastings]

^^ If there's even the slightest scratch in the bowl, it will boil. I assume a brand new Pyrex bowl would need to be used.

p.s. They've done these "myths" both on Mythbusters and Food Detectives.

 

[Jeff Gatie]

Well, I don't set out to do it, I'm just forgetful.

 

[ChristopherDAC]

In chemical labs, small chips of ceramic or glass are put in the bottom of beakers which are to be filled with water & put over the Bunsen burner to boil, for much the same reason. Superheating is less of an issue under the circumstances, but the chips help to ensure good uniform boiling.

 

[Marianne]

Man injured by exploding microwaved egg!

BBC NEWS | UK | Scotland | Glasgow, Lanarkshire and West | Gers star hurt by exploding egg

 

[BrianW]

They don't call them "hen grenades" for nothing.

 

[Matt Stryker]

*is going peep jousting after reading this thread*

 

[Dennis Nicholls]

OK, who's brave enough to try this one?

http://amasci.com/weird/microwave/voltage2.html

 

[Dennis Nicholls]

I wonder what would happen if you put ammo in a microwave?