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How to deal with dry ice

We can place the dry ice in a ventilated place, and then pour hot water on the dry ice to make the dry ice sublimate quickly and disappear. This is a common method when dealing with dry ice. The reason why we put the dry ice in a ventilated place is that it will become gaseous carbon dioxide after sublimation. In addition, when handling dry ice, do not let your skin come into contact with it. How to deal with unwanted dry ice? If we don't know how to deal with unwanted dry ice in our home, we can first place the dry ice in a ventilated place, and then pour some hot water on the dry ice, which makes the dry ice sublimate quickly and disappear. This method is the most convenient way to deal with dry ice now, and won't cause any harm.

Dry ice is actually solid carbon dioxide. It will change into gaseous carbon dioxide after contacting hot water. Therefore, we should put it in a ventilated place when dealing with it, so as not to fill the room with carbon dioxide. If this gas is inhaled by the human body, it will cause physical discomfort.

However, it should be noted here that when carrying dry ice, we should not let our skin come into contact with it. We should try to wear gloves and long sleeved shirts and trousers, because the temperature of dry ice is too low. If it comes into direct contact with the skin, it will damage our skin.