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What do you mean, it burns? Well, it will stick to the ground since it is heavier than air, and it is toxic long before oxygen is displaced [1]. And dry ice co
by kaybe 11y ago
What do you mean, it burns?
Well, it will stick to the ground since it is heavier than air, and it is toxic long before oxygen is displaced [1]. And dry ice contains a very large amount of gas!
[1] http://www.principia-scientific.org/at-what-concentration-does-co2-becomes-toxic-to-humans.html http://www.principia-scientific.org/at-what-concentration-do...
- Dylan16807 11y ago>What do you mean, it burns? Discomfort. But I can't seem to find a source on what percentage is necessary. It might be higher than the suffocation percentage.
- kaybe 11y agoYou mean, the gas? Dry ice, yes, because it is cold, but the gas? (This is the first time I heard that and I find it hard to imagine.)
- nate_meurer 11y agoI think Dylan's referring to the way elevated CO2 stings your eyes, nose, throat. Lungs too if it gets that far. It's weird sensation, and it definitely feels "hot" in a way. Asphyxiation by CO2 is quite unpleasant.
- kaybe 11y agoAh, I see. That makes sense. Thanks for the clarification.
- Crito 11y agoWhen you come into direct contact with something that cold, it causes a sensation that feels very nearly identical to being burned.