Safety
Carbon Dioxide gas is normally supplied in small bulbs or cartridges, which
contain approximately 900 PSI (6,206 kPa) pressure when new. Because
they are highly portable, they are usually used in field operations. These
bulbs should not be exposed to high heat (50°C/120°F) as they can
explode if over heated.
Carbon Dioxide cartridges are pressurized to approximately 900 PSI at 1
atmosphere (sea level). Therefore, they should never be transported by
airplane without proper packing because cabin de-pressurization may
cause an explosion.
Do not use nitrous oxide cartridges as pressure sources for high-tem-
perature, high-pressure (HTHP) filtration. Under high temperature
and pressure, nitrous oxide can detonate in the presence of grease,
oil, or carbonaceous materials. Nitrous oxide cartridges are to be
used only for Garrett Gas Train Carbonate Analysis.
Due to the high temperatures and pressures involved in this test, extreme
care must be exercised at all times. All safety precautions must be met,
especially in the cell breakdown procedure after the filtration procedure has
been completed.
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