Chemicals/Dry Ice
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Question
Hello.
I was just wondering. What excatly is Dry Ice ? Also my friend said that you can spray it or put it on sport injuryies, is this true ?
Thanks
Dry ice is carbon dioxide. It is cooled to the point of sublimation, i.e. normally a gas it bypasses the liquid phase and goes to solid phase. It is extremly cold and can cause serious burns if coming in contact with skin. I am not sure if you can use it or a derivative for sport injuries.
Hope this helps.
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Leo Carr
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I can answer most questions on general chemistry, both lecture and lab. I cannot answer most questions regarding sub-topics such as organic and biochemistry questions.
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Chemist for just under 20yrs. Currently work as a laboratory manager in the departments of chemistry, biology, and physics. Teach chemistry as an adjunct at my primary college and at a local university.
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