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With a clear focus on delivering high-quality dry ice across the United States safely and consistently on time, Mountain Air is the best solution for dry ice deliveries from New York to California. We started our operations in 2009 and since then have worked hard to provide unmatched services, positioning ourselves as an industry leader. As a result, we are happy to continue providing dry ice delivery to businesses of all sizes in Manhattan.
Dry ice is used in numerous industrial processes because of its unique chemical characteristics. Its inert qualities make it ideal for such applications as accelerated plant growth, frozen food shipping, food storage, dry ice blasting, fog & special effects in food establishments and theaters, and much more!
We offer various dry ice presentations, such as blocks, slices, and pellets. Call now and let one of our experts help you with your dry ice needs.
Dry ice is used to preserve sensitive organic materials such as vaccines, blood, tissue, and human organs. These delicate, expensive materials must be kept at low temperatures for extended periods to avoid jeopardizing them. Mountain Air’s pure dry ice is often used to protect biological samples like these.
Dry ice has a temperature of roughly -80°C, which is far colder than conventional ice. In addition, it doesn’t melt and maintains its temperature for a long time. These characteristics make dry ice ideal for shipping biological samples, especially when it takes several days to arrive at a destination.
The applications of dry ice go far beyond keeping food cold and creating a cool fog effect. Dry ice is often used in the medical industry for storage, cleaning, and transport.
Mountain Air dry ice is useful in the industrial and commercial sectors, such as:
Sublimation is the process of how dry ice changes directly from a solid form to a gas without going through a liquid phase. Dry ice sublimates at a rate of 3% to 8% per day, depending on the container and external temperature. One pound of dry ice sublimates into 8.3 cubic feet of odorless, colorless carbon dioxide gas. Carbon dioxide is naturally present in the environment but at low concentrations. Dry ice slabs last longer than granular dry ice, which sublimates faster.
The use of dry ice in restaurants, bars, and cafes is no longer just about keeping things cold. Dry ice can drastically enhance the appearance of an array of drinks and food dishes with its showy smoke effect. Avant-garde cuisine techniques also put dry ice to good use. Benefits of dry ice include its lack of taste and odor, its non-toxic nature, and its immediate transformation from solid to gas, eliminating a potentially messy liquid phase.
Smoke effect
A tablet is introduced in an ice cube tray to provide a spectacular presentation in the dining room. Crumbled dry ice offers a more significant effect.
Aromatic power effect
In a hot infusion of red fruits, adding dry ice creates a lot of smoke. This is because sublimation occurs faster when heat is applied. Then, it unleashes its aromatic power.
Maceration power
Adding dry ice to any alcohol and aromatics like citrus, spices, or botanicals produces impressive aromatics. During the dry ice sublimation process, exposure to cold causes the substances to release their oils and aromas. For instance, personalized vermouth is made by adding orange peel cut very finely into julienne strips, cardamom, and rosemary to dry ice in an infuser.
Carbonating effect in liquids
Dry ice makes carbonated water quickly and easily. Just put mineral water and dry ice in a siphon. Wait 5 minutes, then remove the gas pressure from the siphon using the manual valve. Open the head and serve it up in a glass. Restaurants can make cola or carbonated liquids of choice, including high-proof alcohols like rum, vodka, or whiskey.
Carbonating effect on fruit
Fruit like grapes or strawberries can be placed in a siphon with dry ice. It takes several hours for the carbonation process. Then, carbon dioxide infuses the fruit. This gives grapes a unique champagne effect. Any fruit with a lot of water content, like kiwi or melons, can be used to achieve this effect.
Cooling/freezing effect
Any liquid or fruit puree can be turned into sorbet, slush, or ice cream. The consistency depends on the amount of dry ice used. Adding dry ice facilitates sublimation as it is mixed. There are many possibilities. For instance, even Vermouth ice cream can be created.
We first produce liquid carbon dioxide, which converts into solid carbonic snow at – 79 °C. Then, depending on our customer’s request, the snow is compressed at high pressure to form blocks or pellets.
The thing about emergencies is that they are never planned. Your restaurant or cafe may be in the middle of a rush when suddenly, without warning, a power surge knocks out your freezer. What happens to all those perishables? Mountain Air has your back 24/7 with our emergency dry ice delivery services. Call now and get dry ice delivered today.