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Ep. 675: Exotic Forms of Ice

Astronomy Cast

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How to Make Ice Clearer Than Cloudy

Crystalline ice is made by freezing water under air pressure. The goal is to get all the crystals aligned just so that you don't have any defects. It's a combination of how quickly you freeze it and just making sure that it is pure water free of defects.

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