What would happen if you brought a deodorant can to 0 Kelvin

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In summary, the conversation discusses what would happen if a deodorant can was brought down to 0K, the unachievable temperature. The propellant gas would become liquid and possibly solidify. The conversation also mentions the potential effects on different types of deodorant cans and warns against trying this at home.
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Not an experience physicist but just curious as to what would happen.
 
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Hi Ben
welcome to PF :smile:

Ben70 said:
Not an experience physicist but just curious as to what would happen.

I'm assuming you are referring to an air/other gas pressurised can ?

any particular reason why you chose a deodorant can ?Dave
 
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First off, you can't bring anything to 0K actually, as it is an unachievable temperature.
But, getting very close to it, at some point the propellant gas would become liquid, and even colder it would solidify.
 
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Thanks for the warm welcoming Dave :oldsmile:, chose a deodorant can at random to be honest, no perticular reason.

@rumborak Thanks for the answer, never knew that 0k was unachievable.
 
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Ben70 said:
what would happen

I wouldn't spray it on me, that's for sure! :oldsurprised:
 
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You cannot get down to 0 K, okay ? Very best tech can reach pico-Kelvins, but even liquid nitrogen, which boils at 77 K (−195.8°C or −320.4°F) will have *interesting* effects.

Um, is this deodorant a 'pump action' version, or 'propellant' driven ? Does label warn against fire, likely an alkane mix ?? Or is it a rare (?) CO2 'bag in can' model ?

Whatever, the 'carrier' solvent will soon freeze solid. Any 'propellant' vapour will later freeze, too. If a plastic container, it may hit 'plastic transition temperature' somewhere below -20°C (-4°F) and become very, very brittle. If an aluminium alloy, it may become embrittled, but I don't know the metallurgy. Certainly, the pump / seal / valve assembly will suffer, may leak when thawed. Anything from 'fizz' to 'FWOOSH', potentially lethal if flammable...

Don't try this at home.
 

Related to What would happen if you brought a deodorant can to 0 Kelvin

1. What is 0 Kelvin?

0 Kelvin is the absolute zero temperature, which is the lowest possible temperature in the universe. It is equivalent to -273.15 degrees Celsius or -459.67 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. Can you bring a deodorant can to 0 Kelvin?

Technically, it is not possible to bring a deodorant can to 0 Kelvin as it is a theoretical temperature that can only be achieved in a laboratory setting. However, if we were to hypothetically bring a deodorant can to 0 Kelvin, it would undergo extreme changes.

3. What would happen to the deodorant can at 0 Kelvin?

At 0 Kelvin, the particles in the deodorant can would completely stop moving, causing it to become completely solid. The pressure inside the can would also decrease significantly, possibly causing the can to collapse.

4. Would the deodorant inside the can freeze at 0 Kelvin?

Yes, the deodorant would freeze at 0 Kelvin as it is at its coldest possible state. However, since 0 Kelvin is a theoretical temperature, this scenario is not possible in reality.

5. How does temperature affect the properties of matter?

Temperature plays a significant role in determining the properties of matter. As the temperature decreases, the particles in a substance slow down, leading to changes in its physical state and properties. For example, at lower temperatures, a substance may become solid or freeze, while at higher temperatures, it may become liquid or vaporize.

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