Re:Barilla Passive Cooker
by drdrey on Sunday November 06, 2022 @08:53PM
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Isn’t it problematic to heat water in a microwave?
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Re:Barilla Passive Cooker
by dragonwriter on Sunday November 06, 2022 @09:27PM
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Its possible to superheat water in a microwave so that it will explosively boil when disturbed, but it is fairly easy to safeguard against, as well.
My microwave has a picture of a cup with a spoon in it, this stops superheating.
How?
It provides a non-smooth surface to induce steam bubbles to form.
I know in chem labs we used to use little chunks of ceramic for test tubes, but those aren't desirable in your tea.
>My microwave has a picture of a cup with a spoon in it, this stops superheating.
This appears to be a microwave setting. I don't see how that would provide a non smooth surface
Re:Barilla Passive Cooker
by dragonwriter on Monday November 07, 2022 @09:43AM
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“My microwave has a picture on it” is what was said; graphic instructions are common.
Ah ok I see now!
Sorry if I was unclear. It's basically this: https://physics.stackexchange.com/questions/234042/should-i-...