Sunday, June 9, 2013

Uses And Properties Of Chicago CO2 Gas

By Liliana Mills


Chicago CO2 is the purest for use in different fields. Carbon dioxide occurs naturally in the atmosphere of the planet Earth. It has a chemical formula of CO2. It comprises of double oxygen atoms that are joined to one carbon atom. This compound is found in various forms such as gas, and dry ice among several other forms. This compound has several industrial, domestic and commercial uses.

CO2 is among green house gases applied in the growth of flowers and pyrethrum in conditioned chambers. It is usually packaged in special containers for extinguishing fires. It is used in extinguishing fires as it is denser compared to air and blankets the source of fire blocking off oxygen, which supports burning. CO2 does not support burning, though it completely burns to form water and carbon (II) oxide. It is tasteless and odorless in small concentration.

This compound occurs naturally and may equally be produced artificially. When hydrocarbons are combusted is plenty supply of air they emit this gas. The same reaction is observed with coal. Fermentation of liquids liberates CO2. Animal and human breath has traces of CO2. Erupting volcanoes and geysers also emits this gas into the air, although it may be contaminated. Places with oil or gas deposits are also known to emit this gas in large amounts.

The gaseous form of this compound has many negative effects including causing acidification of oceans unpredictable weather pattern, and global warming. Acidification of oceans is caused by CO2 gas when it dissolves in ocean water forming weak carbonic acid. CO2 being among green house gases it causes global warming by locking a lot of heat in the atmospheric air, hence blocking its escape into the stratosphere. Excessive CO2 is filtered from the atmosphere by a process referred to as carbon cycle.

Carbon cycle is a process that is continuous and sieves out the excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The process is carried out by trees. Trees need this gas to photosynthesize. They absorb CO2 gas and release oxygen in the air. Because global warming is a worldwide disaster many governments have come up with ministries that deal with preservation of the environment. The ministries are charged with preservation of water sources, planting more trees, and rally nationals into planting trees.

Most leavening agents contain this compound in various forms such as powder, fine particles or liquid. Some produce this gas that is responsible for raising dough when exposed to high temperature or heated. Baking soda and powder are some of the products that contain the compound. The sugars contained in the dough are fermented by yeast leading to production of carbon (IV) oxide.

This gas is classified among non toxic gases, although in concentrations of up to one percent it can cause drowsiness. As the concentration increases so does its effects like for example at higher concentrations of 7 percent it can cause headaches, unconsciousness, suffocation, visual and hearing problems. These symptoms are manifested within a short time or after an hour depending on the concentration.

Chicago CO2 has several uses varying from industrial applications like winemaking to simple classroom experiments. Companies in Chicago package this compound in special containers for various uses, which they stock in their outlet stores. More information concerning them is accessible on their websites over the internet.




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