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Disruption of frozen bacteria as a consequence of changes in the crystal structure of ice

Journal of Biochemical and Microbiological Technology and EngineeringPublished 1 April 1960Open access
L. Edebo, C.‐G. Hedén
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Abstract

Abstract It is shown that at −25°C alterations in the crystal structure of ice caused by repeated pressure changes in the regions of 2000 and 3500 kg/cm 2 are accompanied by a disruption of E. coli cells suspended in the ice.

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Earth and Planetary SciencesEnvironmental Science