I from a physics brain: thermal capacity, conduction, cooling

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The discussion revolves around a home experiment aiming to achieve a cooling intensity factor (CIF) of 70 mW/cm2 to cool a material from 30 degrees Celsius to 2 degrees Celsius for at least one hour. The cooling device must cover an area of approximately 100 cm2, and the only available equipment is a household freezer. Various options for cooling materials are proposed, including water in different types of containers and lead plates. The experimenter seeks advice on the best method to achieve the desired cooling effect while acknowledging limitations in understanding thermal concepts. The thread emphasizes the need for practical solutions within the constraints of household materials.
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I am doing a zainy experiment at home.
I need to devise a way of applying a cooling intensity factor (CIF) of around 70 mW/cm2.
I need to cool material that is roughly 30 degrees Celsius down to around 2 degrees Celsius.
The cooling has to last for a period of one hour or more.
The surface area of the cooling devise has to be around 100 cm2.
The only equipment that I have at my disposal is a household freezer.
My plan is to place some sort of materials in the freezer, cool them down and then apply them to the target.
Should I use:
(A) Water in a plastic container?
(B) Water in a metal container?
(C) Lead plate covered in plastic?
(D) Lead plate inside a metal container?
(E) Some other household materials or a totally different method?

Please help. I have the attitude of a mad scientist, but struggle with algebraic concepts like thermal capacity and conduction.
 
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