Boiling Delay Simply Explained – And How You Can Avoid It

Boiling delay – mess in the microwave

• If you heat a liquid in the microwave – for example in a cup or a glass – it can happen that it suddenly erupts in an explosive manner.
• The phenomenon is called delayed boiling. The liquid is heated above its boiling point. A growing gas bubble is formed.
• If there is a disturbance, for example, a slight vibration, the bubble bursts, and the liquid shoot out of the container.
• You can prevent delayed boiling by placing a glass rod in the liquid. Many microwave manufacturers supply these chopsticks.
• The glass rod prevents the formation of a single large gas bubble.