Why is it that when ice is put into a deep fryer it essentially erupts?
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A deepfryer is usually 350-375 F (175-200 C)
Water evaporates at 212 F (100 C)
So if you put water or ice into a deep fryer it is evaporating VERY fast. The process of going from a liquid to gas is a HUGE increase in volume of the molecules. 18mL of water or 18g of ice, will turn into 22 Litres of steam gas very fast. The fryer oil will get carried along and could potentially cause a fire ball if it ignites.
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