The discussion centers on the relationship between pressure and the melting point of ice, specifically referencing the phase diagram (p-T diagram) for water. It is established that an increase in pressure lowers the melting point of ice, a phenomenon explained by the unique properties of water. The fusion curve on the p-T diagram illustrates this inverse relationship, confirming that ice contracts upon melting, which is critical to understanding its behavior under varying pressure conditions.
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Look at a p-T diagram for water, concentrate on the fusion curve.Bassee said:Hey guys
What's the connection between an increase in pressure and the melting point of ice? Ice contracts as it melts so does an increase in pressure reduce or increase the melting point?