ylikuumene
Ylikuumene is a Finnish term that translates to superheating. It describes the phenomenon where a liquid is heated above its boiling point without boiling. This occurs when the liquid is in a sufficiently pure state and is heated smoothly without agitation. In a superheated liquid, the molecules have enough kinetic energy to transition into the gaseous phase, but the absence of nucleation sites, such as impurities or rough surfaces, prevents the formation of vapor bubbles.
Superheating can be a hazardous situation. If a superheated liquid is disturbed, for example by shaking, adding
In laboratory settings, precautions are taken to avoid superheating. This can include adding boiling chips or