Supercooled liquids

Supercooled liquids are liquids that have been cooled below their normal freezing point without turning into a solid. This happens when the liquid remains in a stable state but can still flow like a liquid. This state is often temporary and can change quickly if disturbed or if impurities are introduced, leading to crystallization. Supercooled liquids are common in everyday examples, such as water in freezing rain or certain metal alloys, and are important in various scientific and industrial processes. Their unique properties challenge our understanding of states of matter and molecular behavior.