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==Description==
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Carbon dioxide (CO<sub>2</sub>) is a non-flammable gas found in some atmospheres naturally (such as Mars). It can also be produced by burning [[Fuel]] or [[Coal]], smelting most ores (e.g. [[Ore_(Iron)|Iron]], [[Ore_(Copper)|Copper]], and [[Ore_(Silicon)|Silicon]]) and through human respiration. It is required in any amount for plants to grow; higher amounts of CO<sub>2</sub> will cause them to generate [[Oxygen]].
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{{Infobox gas
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| gas_name = Carbon Dioxide
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| image = icon-carbondioxide.png
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| heat = 28.2 J/mol*K <!-- Atmospherics.Mole::GetSpecificHeat -->
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| latent_heat = 600 J/mol <!-- Atmospherics.Mole::LatentHeatOfVaporization -->
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| minimum_condensation = 517 kPa at 217.82 K <!-- Atmospherics.Mole::FreezingTemperature -->
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| max_liquid = 6000 kPa at 265 K <!-- Atmospherics.Mole::MaxLiquidTemperature -->
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| freezes = 217.82 K
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= Description =
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<blockquote><q>You breath it out, [[Plants|plants]] breath it in. They don't grow without it. You can use items placed in [[Filter|Gas Filter]] slots to remove this from the atmosphere.
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Carbon Dioxide has a moderately high specific heat, meaning it makes a good coolant for devices like the [[Wall Cooler]]. [[Water]] is better, but usually has more important uses.</q><br>'''- Stationpedia'''</blockquote>
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<b>Carbon Dioxide</b>, also referred to as <b>CO<sub>2</sub></b>, is a non-flammable gas found in some atmospheres naturally (such as [[Worlds#Mars|Mars]]).  It can also be produced by burning [[Fuel]] or [[Coal]], smelting most ores (e.g. [[Ore_(Iron)|Iron]], [[Ore_(Copper)|Copper]], and [[Ore_(Silicon)|Silicon]]) and through human respiration.
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= Details =
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Carbon Dioxide will condense into <b>Liquid Carbon Dioxide</b> starting at {{Temperature|265}}. With such a low temperature requirement, most setups will store Carbon Dioxide as a gas and use Liquid Carbon Dioxide as a [[Coolant|coolant]].
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Carbon Dioxide is required for most plants to grow. Plants will inhale the Carbon Dioxide to create [[Oxygen]] which can be harvested using [[Active Vent|vents]]. Stationeers should monitor their plants to ensure they always have enough Carbon Dioxide as, given enough time, they can convert all of it into Oxygen.
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Carbon Dioxide has an isochoric molar heat capacity of 28.2 J/mol⋅K, making it a superior coolant to [[Pollutant]] outside applications involving phase change where Pollutant can make use of its greater latent heat capacity. Both are greatly surpassed by water, though water is harder to find and has more important uses.
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== Sources ==
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You can collect Carbon Dioxide from the following sources:
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{| class="wikitable"
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|-
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! Source !! Amount
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| [[Ore_(Coal)|Coal Ore]] || '''10 mol'''
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| [[Charcoal|Charcoal]] || 3 mol
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| [[Ore_(Copper)|Copper Ore]] || 1 mol
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| [[Ore_(Gold)|Gold Ore]] || 0.2 mol
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| [[Ore_(Iron)|Iron Ore]] || 0.5 mol
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| [[Ore_(Lead)|Lead Ore]] || 0.4 mol
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| [[Ore_(Nickel)|Nickel Ore]] || 1 mol
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|-
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| [[Ore_(Silicon)|Silicon Ore]] || 1 mol
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Latest revision as of 08:45, 5 November 2025

Carbon Dioxide
Gas icon
Phase Change Information
Specific Heat 28.2 J/mol*K
Latent Heat 600 J/mol
Min Condensation Pressure 517 kPa at 217.82 K
Max Liquid Temperature 6000 kPa at 265 K
Freezes at 217.82 K

Description[edit]

You breath it out, plants breath it in. They don't grow without it. You can use items placed in Gas Filter slots to remove this from the atmosphere. Carbon Dioxide has a moderately high specific heat, meaning it makes a good coolant for devices like the Wall Cooler. Water is better, but usually has more important uses.
- Stationpedia

Carbon Dioxide, also referred to as CO2, is a non-flammable gas found in some atmospheres naturally (such as Mars). It can also be produced by burning Fuel or Coal, smelting most ores (e.g. Iron, Copper, and Silicon) and through human respiration.

Details[edit]

Carbon Dioxide will condense into Liquid Carbon Dioxide starting at 265 K (-8.1 °C). With such a low temperature requirement, most setups will store Carbon Dioxide as a gas and use Liquid Carbon Dioxide as a coolant.

Carbon Dioxide is required for most plants to grow. Plants will inhale the Carbon Dioxide to create Oxygen which can be harvested using vents. Stationeers should monitor their plants to ensure they always have enough Carbon Dioxide as, given enough time, they can convert all of it into Oxygen.

Carbon Dioxide has an isochoric molar heat capacity of 28.2 J/mol⋅K, making it a superior coolant to Pollutant outside applications involving phase change where Pollutant can make use of its greater latent heat capacity. Both are greatly surpassed by water, though water is harder to find and has more important uses.

Sources[edit]

You can collect Carbon Dioxide from the following sources:

Source Amount
Coal Ore 10 mol
Charcoal 3 mol
Copper Ore 1 mol
Gold Ore 0.2 mol
Iron Ore 0.5 mol
Lead Ore 0.4 mol
Nickel Ore 1 mol
Silicon Ore 1 mol
Gases and Liquids
Elements Compounds Mixtures Other

Oxygen Nitrogen Volatiles Pollutant

Carbon Dioxide Water Nitrous Oxide Polluted Water

Icon-fuel.pngFuel (66.6% H2 + 33.3% O2)
Icon-nitro.pngSuperfuel (50% H2 + 50% N2O)
Icon-air.pngAir (75% N2 + 25% O2)

Icon-atmosphere.png Atmosphere
Icon-coolant.png Coolant