antifriisiyhdisteet
Antifriisiyhdisteet, or antifreeze compounds, are substances added to liquids to lower their freezing point. This is crucial for preventing damage caused by freezing in various applications, most commonly in automotive cooling systems. The most prevalent antifreeze compound used in vehicles is ethylene glycol. When mixed with water, ethylene glycol significantly depresses the freezing point of the solution, preventing the water from turning into ice and expanding, which could crack engine blocks or radiators.
Another common antifreeze compound is propylene glycol. While it shares similar freezing point depression properties with
The effectiveness of an antifreeze compound is measured by its concentration in the mixture. Higher concentrations
Beyond automotive use, antifreeze compounds are utilized in de-icing fluids for aircraft and runways, in HVAC