Microwaved Liquids

Kate · Posted: Thu Jan 06, 2005 9:45 pm Post subject: Microwaved Liquids

This happened to me once, and luckily I have very fast reflexes. I did get burned slightly but not on my face.

When heating a cup of water for tea or coffee in the microwave, take care when removing it. Always stand back from the cup and slip a spoon into the liquid. The contents of the cup can often have energy built up in the center that can explode upwards out of the cup and scald you. Slipping a spoon in breaks the surface tension and disperses the energy.
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paulamathers · Posted: Mon Oct 09, 2006 2:20 pm Post subject:

thats really scary! i didnt know that, if i have a drink of hot milk i always make it in the microwave but stir it because of the skin on top, i didnt realise it could prratically blow up in your face.