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What will make a microwave explode?

Last Updated: 1st June, 2020

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Why does food explode in themicrowave? In a YouTube video, microwave expert SueSnider explains that the mess in your microwave occurs whenwater in the food is heated rapidly, producing steam. When there'sno way for the steam to escape, an explosion takesplace.

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Then, can a microwave explode?

As others have mentioned, microwaves themselvesdon't explode, they heat things. If that water gets hotenough to become steam, you get an explosion because thesteam produces high pressure on the inside of the food and there'sno balancing force to keep the food together.

Also, what happens if you microwave nothing? Running on Empty When a microwave runs without anythinginside, or if an item contains no water molecules, themicrowaves in the machine will be redirected into themagnetron. When the magnetron begins to absorb as manymicrowaves as it produces, it can bedamaged.

what can you put in the microwave?

Here are a few of the things you should NEVER put in themicrowave.

  • Aluminum Foil. It's nice to see sparks fly, but not so muchwhen it comes to reheating your food.
  • Paper Bags.
  • Plastic Bags and Plastic Containers.
  • Travel Mugs.
  • Your Favorite Shirt.
  • Hard-boiled Eggs.
  • Hot Peppers.
  • Styrofoam in Microwave.

Is it dangerous to run an empty microwave?

Answer: Running a microwave while it isempty may cause damage to the unit. When the oven isempty none, or almost none of the microwaves areabsorbed. A large amount of energy reflects around the oven chamberresulting in large standing waves that can damage theunit.

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