When water freezes, its expansion creates a surprising amount of force. Water, previously boiled to remove any gases, is poured into this flask, completely filling it. Then the flask is sealed and frozen.
Despite its heavy cast-iron walls, the flask can’t support the pressure of the freezing water — and it cracks with a loud sound.
Size is 8cm across with a tight-fitting screw-plug cap.
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