Dry ice is the solid form of carbon dioxide (or CO2). Carbon dioxide naturally occurs in our atmosphere as a gas, but it can be solidified into hard, white blocks with an extremely low surface temperature. It is colorless and non-flammable with no odor. Rather than melting due to heat, dry ice slowly reverts to a gaseous carbon dioxide form through a process called sublimation.
Dry Ice Slabs
A block of dry ice maintains a surface temperature of -109.3 degrees Fahrenheit or -78.5 degrees Celsius, making it extremely effective as a cooling agent. It slowly reverts to a gaseous form in a process called sublimation comparatively, normal ice freezes at 32 degrees Fahrenheit or 0 degrees Celsius. Ice Express also has square/slabs and pellets.
Dry Ice Pellets
Pellets of dry ice are ideal for meeting smaller-scale needs. For example, experiments in laboratories only require smaller, more specific amounts of dry ice, making pellets an excellent form. Pellets temperature is -109.3 degrees Fahrenheit or -78.5 degrees Celsius.
Businesses that have infrequent or small-scale needs for storage and/or delivery would benefit from the more convenient sizing of pellets. Additionally, pellets are excellent for use in producing fog effects. Also, DJs are getting pellets for their smoke machines, since it is easy and convenient to use.
Dry Ice Pellets HD Rice
Dry Ice is often used in high pressure blasting to remove graffiti, paint, varnish, adhesives, etc., or any type of material that reacts strongly to differences in temperature.
Some of our customers use the dry ice for:
- Biological samples
- Medical or scientific research
- Keeping perishable foods frozen (Grocery Stores and Restaurants)
- Shipping foods
- Shipping medicine
- An alternative refrigerant during power outages
- DJs (smoke machines)
- Chemotherapy Patients (Advance Cold Caps)
Dry Ice Information
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Need more information about dry ice? Call our staff at 713-941-7733.