So, you’re curious about dry ice. Trust us, we’ve been there. There is a reason Memphis Ice doesn’t sell dry ice machines and storage. Turns out—and this is a real shocker—dry ice is a bit harder to handle over the frozen water ice we all know and love. We think water ice provides more value for our customers than dry ice. But that doesn’t change the fact you’re curious.
Well, why don’t we do something about that? In this blog, we will cover the basics, uses, and dangers of dry ice. Let’s get started!
The first step to creating dry ice is to liquefy carbon dioxide and inject it into a holding tank. Then, an expert freezes CO2 at -109 degrees Fahrenheit and compresses it into either pellets or large blocks.
Dry ice was born in the early 1900s. About 20 years later, businesses started using dry ice in commercial settings. Unlike water ice, which turns into a liquid, dry ice converts back into a gas at room temperature. How sublime!
People around the world use dry ice in a wide variety of industries and contexts. How so?
Credit where credit is due: water ice can only do maybe three of those things.
Water ice is frigid; dry ice is piercing. It will hurt you. Absolutely under no circumstances handle dry ice unless you know what you are doing. Here are three reasons why dry ice is too dangerous for your own good:
No, we do not. Here are three reasons why:
If you are experienced in handling and sourcing dry ice with proper equipment, then go forth and prosper. Dry your ice to your heart’s content! We’re pretty happy with our wet and simple water ice over here at Memphis Ice, though.