A Reduced-Cost Apparatus for Observing Ice Recrystallization Inhibition

22 February 2019, Version 1
This content is a preprint and has not undergone peer review at the time of posting.

Abstract

This document contains instructions for building a low-cost apparatus to measure ice recrystallization and ice recrystallization inhibition. The supplies are commercially-available and total a fraction of the costs of a traditional microscope and cold-stage, thereby allowing more scientists the opportunity to become involved in this research as well as build the apparatus for possible use in chemical education.

Keywords

ice recrystallization inhibitors
antifreeze proteins
antifreeze substances

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