Stopping the ice from melting is mission impossible. However, a few fairly simple tips can help you keep your ice cubes a little longer once they come out of the freezer.
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The first precaution to take is to place the ice in a container which will itself absorb as little heat as possible or better, which will be able to reflect the heat.
A container that limits heat transfer
A cooler plastic bucket or a Styrofoam ice bucket, for example. This type of container makes it possible to limit heat transfer, from the inside to the outside and vice versa.
Aluminum sheets
This effect can be amplified by lining the walls of the cooler with aluminum sheets or a survival blanket. Finally, to keep a little more freshness inside the bucket, why not wrap it in a thick towel?
boiling water
When preparing your ice cubes, remember to use boiling water or, at least, very hot, rather than simple tap water. First, the ice will set faster under the effect of Mpemba paradoxand then it will tend to melt more slowly.
Large ice cubes
Then, prefer large ice cubes. The larger the size of the ice cubes, the smaller the contact surface with theair in view of their masswhich makes it possible to limit the exchange of heat with the environment.
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