I just saw something on this and it kinda shocked me that I did not already know this...
But if you heat plain water in a microwave past the point it should boil you could have a superheated liquid (without any air bubbles releasing pressure) and if you take it right out of the microwave it could blow up in your face.
Since hearing this I have heard people mention it happening to them while pouring in some jello mix or hot chocolate or even sticking in a spoon of instant coffee.
People have been seriously injured.. scalded and blinded....
some related reddit thread
But if you heat plain water in a microwave past the point it should boil you could have a superheated liquid (without any air bubbles releasing pressure) and if you take it right out of the microwave it could blow up in your face.
Since hearing this I have heard people mention it happening to them while pouring in some jello mix or hot chocolate or even sticking in a spoon of instant coffee.
People have been seriously injured.. scalded and blinded....
some related reddit thread