Carbon dioxide

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Synonym

Carbonic anhydride; Dry ice; Carbonic acid gas; Carbonic acid anhydride; CO₂

Occurrence/Use

Some uses include: pesticide; rodenticide; refrigeration; carbonated beverages; aerosol propellant; chemical intermediate (carbonates, synthetic fibers, p-xylene, etc.); fire extinguishing; municipal water treatment; medication during surgical procedures; fracturing and acidizing of oil wells; mining (Cardox method); moderator in some types of nuclear reactors; immobilization for humane animal killing; as demulsifier in tertiary oil recovery; possible source of methane; extraction of caffeine and hops aroma; dry cleaning; metal degreasing; cleaning semiconductor chips; paint spraying; polymer modification; hydraulic fracturing

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