Merchant, F. W. (Francis Walter), 1855-1937, Chant, Clarence Augustus, 1865-1956 · Toronto : Copp Clark · leaf 256
s on solidifying and conformscompletely and sharply with the outlines of the mould. 276. The Influence of Pressure on Melting Point. If a substance expands on melting, its melting point will be raisedby pressure, while if it contracts its melting point will belowered. We would expect this. Since… … HEAT OF FUSION 245 the change; on the other hand, if the body contracts on melting,increased pressure would tend to assist the process of change,and a lower temperature should suffice. An interesting experiment shows the effect of pressure onthe melting point of ice. Take a block of ice and rest it…
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