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What container could i make to slow the process of ice melting?

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Hi Brandon

Any high insulating material formed into a container would work such as styrofoam. A really exotic solution would be a container made from vacuum walls and a black dense coating to prevent radiation - a bit much.  Styrofoam or fiberglass is a much easier solution.  A little dry ice (CO2) in plastic bags near your ice would also help keep things cold.  

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38 years as research engineer at NASA

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B.S. and M.S. Aeronautical Engineering - U. of Washington Graduate work Standford U.

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