What happens to water when it's put under high pressure?

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Applying high pressure to water primarily affects its phase and volume. Increased pressure can lead to water vapor condensing into liquid due to higher density, while ice, having lower density, is less likely to form under pressure. The temperature of water may rise during compression, resulting in superheated liquid with reduced volume. Heat transfer during the compression process is a crucial factor in determining the final state of the water. Overall, high pressure alters the physical properties of water significantly.
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Hi there,

I was wondering what happens when a great pressure is applied to water. I think that applying pressure to water vapor would turn it into water (liquid) since it has a higher density. So at first I thought that water would turn into ice, but quickly I realized that would be odd since ice has a lower density.
So my question is, what happens to the volume, the temperature and the phase of the H2O when you apply a big pressure to it?
 
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Depending on the constraints, you'll probably end up with superheated liquid that has a reduced volume. I think the big factor would be what the heat transfer during the compresion was.

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Thanks, that makes sense :) !
 
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