Jäämäpiste

Jäämäpiste refers to the freezing point of water, which is the temperature at which liquid water transitions into solid ice. At standard atmospheric pressure, this temperature is 0 degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit or 273.15 Kelvin). The freezing point can be influenced by several factors. Impurities dissolved in water, such as salt or other solutes, lower the freezing point. This phenomenon is known as freezing point depression and is why salt is often used on roads in winter to prevent ice formation. Pressure also has a slight effect on the freezing point, though its impact is less significant than that of dissolved substances. For most common purposes, the standard 0°C is used as the reference point for water's freezing point. The concept of jäämäpiste is fundamental in various scientific disciplines, including physics, chemistry, and meteorology, and has practical applications in areas like weather forecasting, refrigeration, and the study of glaciers and ice formations. Understanding the factors that affect freezing point is crucial for accurately predicting and managing phenomena related to ice and cold temperatures.