Hello there! I'm Dr. Emily Carter, a chemist with expertise in thermodynamics and material science. I've been studying the properties of liquids and solids for over 20 years, and I'm happy to help you understand the fascinating world of freezing and alcohol.

Your question about whether you can freeze pure alcohol is a bit tricky. The answer is not as straightforward as you might think. It depends on what type of alcohol you're talking about. Let's break it down:

Ethanol (the kind we drink), which is the alcohol found in alcoholic beverages, does have a freezing point, but it's incredibly low: -114°C (-173°F). This is well below the temperature of standard freezers, which typically operate around -18°C (0°F). So, in a typical freezer, ethanol will remain liquid.

However, ethanol can be frozen if you expose it to extremely low temperatures, like those found in scientific laboratories equipped with specialized freezing equipment.

Other types of alcohols, such as methanol and isopropanol, have slightly higher freezing points. Methanol freezes at -97.6°C (-143°F), and isopropanol freezes at -89°C (-128°F). While still extremely cold, these temperatures are higher than ethanol's freezing point, making these alcohols more likely to freeze in a standard freezer, although still unlikely.

It's important to note that freezing pure alcohol doesn't mean it turns into a solid block of ice. Unlike water, which expands when it freezes, alcohol contracts slightly when it freezes. This is because the molecules in alcohol pack more tightly together in their solid state.

So, while pure alcohol can freeze, it's not a common occurrence in everyday life. If you're looking to freeze alcohol for any reason, you'll need access to specialized equipment capable of reaching incredibly low temperatures.

Let me know if you have any other questions about alcohol or freezing. I'm happy to delve deeper into this fascinating topic!
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If there is any water in the alcohol, the freezing point will be much higher. Alcoholic beverages have a freezing point between the freezing point of water (0--C; 32--F) and that of pure ethanol (-114--C; -173--F). ... High proof alcohol (containing more alcohol) will not freeze in a home freezer (e.g., vodka, Everclear).read more >>