Dry Ice Calculator

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Dry Ice Calculator

The Dry Ice Calculator is a tool used to determine the quantity of dry ice needed for a specific application. Dry ice is solid carbon dioxide (CO2) that sublimates directly from a solid to a gas without passing through the liquid phase. It is commonly used for cooling, freezing, and transportation of perishable goods.

Formula

The formula for calculating the quantity of dry ice required is:

Dry Ice Quantity = (Product Weight / Cooling Factor) * Sublimation Rate

Example

If you need to transport a product weighing 100 pounds, and the cooling factor is 1.5 pounds of dry ice per hour per pound of product, with a sublimation rate of 5 pounds per hour, the dry ice quantity would be calculated as follows: Dry Ice Quantity = (100 pounds / 1.5) * 5 = 333.33 pounds

This means that you would need approximately 333.33 pounds of dry ice for the specified application.