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Liquid nitrogen

Spoon holding some Liquid Nitrogen

Liquid nitrogen is a common laboratory coolant. With a boiling point of -196°C, it is cold enough to instantly freeze moist air in its vicinity. The ‘smoke’ is made up of tiny ice crystals.

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