Carbon Dioxide

Carbon dioxide gas is formed from the combination of two elements: carbon and oxygen. It is produced from the combustion of coal or hydrocarbons, the fermentation of liquids and the breathing of humans and animals.

Industrial Use

• Carbon dioxide is used in chemistry for controlling reactor temperatures.
• Carbon Dioxide is typically used for environment protection.
• It is used for red fume suppression during scrap and carbon charging, for nitrogen pick-up reduction during EAF tapping and for bottom stirring.
• In the non ferrous metallurgy, carbon dioxide is used for fume suppression during ladle transfer of matte (Cu/Ni production) or bullion (Zn/Pb production).
• Small amount of liquid CO2 can be used in recycling of waters from Acid Mine Drainage (AMD).