Do the properties of ice change relative to the temperature of the water used to make it?

Question

I’ve always just assumed that the only thing that would change is how long it takes to become ice. Am I correct?

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Answer 1

it does change the end product because freezing time matters to crystal formation.

when objects freeze, they begin to solidify is multiple independent locations. if the substance freezing is a regular crystal structure (ice), these regions called “grains” will follow their crystalline pattern until they bump into each other. the points where they meet are called “grain boundaries” and the molecules can’t join in the normal way.

grain size impacts a number of physical qualities. in ice, the part we tend to care about is appearance. grain boundaries disrupt light. freezing more slowly increases grain size and allow for more clear ice. which is why clear ice gadgets are actually insulated. slower freezing, bigger crystals, clearer ice.