Superheated Water

Superheated water is liquid water that has been heated beyond its boiling point (100°C or 212°F at standard pressure) without actually turning into steam. This occurs when water is heated in a very clean, smooth container without impurities or rough surfaces that help bubbles form. In this state, the water is under pressure and can remain liquid at temperatures higher than normal boiling point. If disturbed or introduced to nucleation sites, it can rapidly turn into steam, sometimes explosively. Superheated water is used in certain industrial processes and requires careful handling due to its potential for sudden boiling.