hot ice

Scientists have created the first chemical computer that works on the basis of crystallization of sodium acetate. This produces the so called sodium acetate trihydrate CH3COONa3H2O, which is known as hot ice as well.

The working principle is described this way: “We prepare a supersaturated clear solution of sodium acetate trihydrate CH3COONa3H2O, pour the hot solution into Petri dishes and cool the solution down to -5oC.