SHOTGUN VS CHAIN IN LIQUID NITROGEN - shooting chain

Published on December 12, 2016
Duration: 3:30

This experiment tests the effect of extreme cold on chain durability when impacted by a shotgun slug. A chain frozen in liquid nitrogen was shot with a 12-gauge slug from a Mossberg 590. The frozen chain shattered instantly upon impact, demonstrating how extreme cold can significantly alter material properties under ballistic stress.

Quick Summary

A chain frozen in liquid nitrogen was shot with a 12-gauge slug from a Mossberg 590. The extreme cold made the metal brittle, causing the chain to shatter instantly upon impact, demonstrating a significant change in material properties.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Experiment Introduction: Shotgun vs Frozen Chain
  2. 00:45Freezing the Chain in Liquid Nitrogen
  3. 01:25Gear and Setup: Mossberg 590 & Slugs
  4. 02:05The Shotgun Impact and Chain Shattering
  5. 02:40Post-Impact Analysis of Frozen Chain

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened when a shotgun slug hit a chain frozen in liquid nitrogen?

When a 12-gauge shotgun slug from a Mossberg 590 impacted a chain that had been frozen in liquid nitrogen for 8 minutes, the chain shattered instantly. This demonstrated how extreme cold significantly increases the brittleness of the metal.

What shotgun and ammunition were used in the liquid nitrogen experiment?

The experiment utilized a Mossberg 590 pump-action shotgun and Federal Premium Vital-Shok 1 oz lead slugs. The chain was submerged in liquid nitrogen to achieve extreme cold temperatures before being shot.

Does liquid nitrogen make metal easier to break with a projectile?

Yes, extreme cold from liquid nitrogen makes metals more brittle. This experiment showed that a chain, normally quite strong, shattered easily when impacted by a shotgun slug after being frozen, indicating increased brittleness.

What is the effect of extreme cold on material properties like chain links?

Extreme cold, like that from liquid nitrogen, can cause cryogenic embrittlement in metals. This makes them significantly more brittle and prone to shattering upon impact, as demonstrated when a shotgun slug hit the frozen chain.

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