Dry Ice is the common name for solid carbon dioxide (CO2).
It does not melt into a liquid when heated; instead, it changes directly into a gas (This process is known as sublimation).
Note: dry ice has a surface temperature of -109.3 degrees Fahrenheit (-78.5 degrees C). The super-cold surface temperature can easily damage our skin if we touch it directly.
Applications:
Due to its extremely low temperature of -78°, dry ice is often used as an alternative to refrigeration for foodstuffs and medical supplies. In addition, special dry ice pellets are used for industrial cleaning.
It does not melt into a liquid when heated; instead, it changes directly into a gas (This process is known as sublimation).
Note: dry ice has a surface temperature of -109.3 degrees Fahrenheit (-78.5 degrees C). The super-cold surface temperature can easily damage our skin if we touch it directly.
Applications:
Due to its extremely low temperature of -78°, dry ice is often used as an alternative to refrigeration for foodstuffs and medical supplies. In addition, special dry ice pellets are used for industrial cleaning.