Why do we use phase change refrigerants? Submitted by samskiter t3_zsiyxn on December 22, 2022 at 10:33 AM in askscience 167 comments 1,370
pilotavery t1_j19a0dx wrote on December 22, 2022 at 4:45 PM Because the phase change from liquid to gas actually absorbs quite a lot of energy. It's called latent heat of evaporation. It's the reason why when you pour methanol or alcohol on your hands, they feel cold as it evaporates. Permalink 6
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