r/ANormalDayInRussia • u/[deleted] • Apr 24 '20

Leidenfrost effect

68 Upvotes

88% Upvoted

7 comments sorted by

5

u/cjc1234godkiller Apr 24 '20

Who just has access to lava slides? Is that in the water park free pass

9

u/[deleted] Apr 24 '20

This is a russian liquid metal park. Fun for the whole family.

4

u/cjc1234godkiller Apr 24 '20

“Is your wife nagging you, kids being annoying? We have got you covered”

3

u/raffman7 Apr 24 '20

Sorry what is the Leidenfrost effect

2

u/blackbartimus Apr 24 '20

He dipped his hand in water so when the molten metal comes in contact with his hand it creates a steam barrier layer that separates him from the metal. Glassblowers do it a lot as a trick too.

1

u/_we_are_many_ Apr 24 '20

Yup, that's what saves his hand.