Boiling eggs with a microwave may explode, why?

If you put raw eggs in the microwave to boil or heat the cooked eggs, it will most likely explode, causing you to clean the microwave oven, possibly even unsafe for the user if the eggs explode when Take out the oven.

1. Is egg yolk really beneficial or harmful?
2. Does using the microwave improperly cause cancer?

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How does the microwave oven work?

The microwave uses a type of electromagnetic wave with a wavelength of about 12.24 cm, or with a frequency of about 2.45 GHz such as shortwave or microwave. These are the types of food waves that can be absorbed, and do not create substances harmful to health because their energy is not enough to destroy the molecules inside the food. Sugar, water and fats easily absorb this microwaves.

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The microwaves when penetrating deep inside the food will transfer energy to the water. At this time, due to the impact of the electromagnetic field, the oxygen and hydrogen atoms in the water molecule change dramatically by about 2.45 billion times a second, causing water elements to collide and rub against each other to produce heat. can cook food in a short time. The more water a food contains, the faster it will be to cook food in the microwave.

Solids or mixtures containing less water such as plastic, glass, ceramics absorb very little microwaves so they are less heated. Therefore, these materials are selected for use in microwave ovens.

Why does the egg explode when turned in the microwave?

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When putting raw eggs (including ripe eggs) into the microwave, under the influence of electromagnetic fields the water in the white and yolk is heated quickly and expand strongly. The extremely rapid heat generated in the egg creates a pressure from within the outer shell.

Meanwhile, eggshell absorbs less microwave waves so the size does not change in time to expand inside so it causes an explosion.

How to boil eggs in a microwave does not explode

We can still boil eggs in the microwave without exploding if done properly. Put eggs in a glass or porcelain bowl, pour water with a little salt (about 1/2 spoon) so as to submerge the eggs. A mixture of water and heat salts helps keep eggs warm without exploding.

Note:

1. Eggs can still explode if you give little or no salt.
2. It is recommended to fill the egg with at least half a centimeter of water.
3. Should choose a large bowl to prevent hot water from spilling out.