Official websites use .gov
A
.gov website belongs to an official
government organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock (
) or https:// means you've safely
connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive
information only on official, secure websites.
Reaction Rate at 37°C Compared to Lower Temperatures
| Temperature | Reference | Relative rate at 37°C | Relative to 6 min at 37°C |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0°C (273 K) | Melting ice | 18 | 1.8 h |
| −80°C (193 K) | Dry ice | 400,000 | 4.5 yr |
| −120°C (153 K) | Glass transition | 3 billion (3 × 109) | 34,000 yr |
| −196°C (77 K) | Boiling nitrogen | 9 octillion (9 × 1027) | 100 sextillion (1023) yr |
