A local innovator and self-proclaimed superhero enthusiast recently captivated the community with an extraordinary invention – the awe-inspiring "Frozone Suit." Inspired by the character Frozone from "The Incredibles" movie, this remarkable tech marvel enables the wearer to shoot ice from their hands, freeze objects, and effortlessly skate on frozen surfaces. It’s none other than our own JLaser video who embarked on a daring quest to bring Frozone's superpowers to life using a combination of chemistry, physics, and engineering.
The suit's primary challenge was to create ice instantly and in a portable manner. The inventor initially explored the concept of freezing water from the air, much like in the movie. However, he soon discovered that it required an impractical amount of air to generate a significant volume of ice. Furthermore, freezing water quickly proved difficult due to its heat retention properties.
Undeterred, the visionary explored alternative options, including using compressed CO2. While this approach produced extremely cold temperatures, it resulted in frozen CO2 rather than ice, rendering it unsuitable for the intended purpose.
Finally, after much experimentation, the inventor settled on using liquid nitrogen, known for its bone-chilling temperatures reaching as low as -320 degrees Fahrenheit.
Through ingenious modifications and creative adaptations (which means placing a heater in the liquid nitrogen), he succeeded in creating a compact apparatus that could shoot a powerful stream of liquid nitrogen and water, resulting in instant ice formation upon contact.
But the pursuit of perfection did not end there. To achieve snow-like banks of ice, the inventor delved into the chemical reaction used in the popular "elephant toothpaste" experiment. By combining hydrogen peroxide and a catalyst, he generated copious amounts of foam, closely resembling snow. After fine-tuning the ratios, the inventor achieved the desired results.
Armed with a refined "snowblower" contraption, the innovator set out on a daring mission to freeze an entire pool – an audacious endeavor requiring an astounding 40,000 pounds of ice to reduce the temperature of the pool, so it could be frozen easily. Hours of meticulous work and transportation were invested in achieving the ambitious goal. Eventually, a mesmerizing icy pathway emerged, and they were able to freeze the water (well upto some extent).
You can watch this complete video on his channel and let us know in the comments if you like it.
