Properties of Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a chemical compound made up of one carbon atom and two oxygen atoms. It is a colorless, odorless, and non-flammable gas at room temperature. CO2 is a naturally occurring component of Earth’s atmosphere and plays a crucial role in the planet’s carbon cycle.
The following table provides a comprehensive list of carbon dioxide properties in both SI and US customary/Imperial units at normal temperature and pressure (NTP).
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| Physical Properties | Metric |
|---|---|
| Molar Mass | 44.01 g/mol |
| Density (25°C) | 1.799 kg/m3 |
| Dynamic Viscosity (25°C) | 15 µPa·s |
| Speed of Sound in Gas (0°C) | 258 m/s |
| Thermal Properties | Metric |
| Melting Point | -56.56 °C |
| Boiling Point (tp) | -78.46 °C |
| Thermal Conductivity (25°C) | 0.0168 W/m·K |
| Specific Heat Capacity (Cp) | 843 J/kg·K |
| Critical Constants | Metric |
| Critical Temperature (Tc) | 31 °C |
| Critical Pressure (Pc) | 7.38 MPa |
| Critical Density (ρc) | 468 kg/m3 |
| Electrical Properties | Metric |
| Relative Permittivity (εr) | 1.000985 |
| Optical Properties | Metric |
| Refractive Index (589 nm) | 1.000452 |
| Hazardous Data | Metric |
| NFPA Rating (Health) | 2 |
| NFPA Rating (Fire) | 0 |
| NFPA Rating (Reactivity) | 0 |
Unless stated otherwise, all values are taken at room temperature (approximately 20°C or 68°F) and 1 atm pressure. (1 atm = 101,325 Pa)
Related Pages
References: 1) Cardarelli, François. Materials Handbook: A Concise Desktop Reference. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing, 2018. 2) CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, 97th Edition. United Kingdom: CRC Press, 2016-2017. 3) Yaws, Carl L. The Yaws Handbook of Physical Properties for Hydrocarbons and Chemicals. Netherlands: Elsevier Science, 2015. 4) Fire Protection Guide to Hazardous Materials, 14th Edition. United States: National Fire Protection Association, 2010.