Back-to-School Promo: How nexAir’s Dry Ice Solutions Help Universities Store and Ship Temperature-Sensitive Samples

Solid carbon dioxide, also known as dry ice, has a diverse range of applications. It’s used as a refrigerant, a cleaning agent, and even an insect repellant. But for universities that value research and experimentation, the versatile substance offers one thing above all else: reliability that traditional refrigeration can’t match.

As the academic year begins, labs, medical research centers, and countless other facilities across the Southeast will depend on nexAir’s dry ice solutions. Here’s why: 

Superior Cooling for Critical Research

Unlike water-based ice, which melts into liquid, dry ice sublimates directly into carbon dioxide gas at -109.3°F (-78.5°C). This ultra-low temperature makes it ideal for preserving biological specimens, clinical samples, and even delicate research-grade food items. Moreover, it does so without ever introducing unwanted moisture.

Freezing samples is essential to maintaining their integrity and ensuring consistent results across departments. In medical diagnostics, for example, dry ice is used to preserve tissue specimens for pathological analysis, preventing cellular breakdown over time. It delivers this reliability cost-effectively, and even during power outages.

Dependable Solution For Shipping Long-Distances 

University research doesn’t happen in isolation. Projects are often carried out in collaboration with various departments, partner institutions, and laboratories, making the safe transport of temperature-sensitive samples a top priority.

Here, dry ice offers clear advantages over water-based ice. It’s completely moisture-free, preventing contamination during transit, and it sublimates far more slowly than regular ice melts, extending cooling time for long journeys.

nexAir’s dry ice solutions meet all regulatory requirements for packaging and handling. Our team also offers guidance on proper shipping protocols to ensure compliance with safety and transport standards. Whether moving samples across campus or cross-country, you can count on our dry ice to ensure they arrive in optimal condition.

Supporting a Range of Campus Applications

While most people associate dry ice with sample preservation, its applications in academia are far broader. In engineering departments, dry ice blasting offers a safe, non-abrasive cleaning solution for sensitive equipment that can’t be exposed to moisture. In entomology labs, it can be used as an insect attractant for trapping studies. Even theater and arts programs can use it for stage effects. This versatility makes it a resource that enhances multiple areas of campus life.

Safety and Training as Part of the Package

The biggest downside associated with dry ice is that it’s dangerous to handle. Given its extremely low surface temperature, the substance can burn or severely irritate the skin. If used in a space that isn’t well ventilated, meanwhile, it can release toxic carbon dioxide fumes that can cause a host of negative effects on the body. 

Handling dry ice requires careful attention to safety protocols. This includes proper storage practices as well as access to the right PPE. Apart from supplying dry ice, nexAir has the KnowHow and resources to ensure that every user — from seasoned researchers to first-year students — understands how to work with it safely.

Stay Cool with nexAir 

In a world as competitive as academic research, precision is paramount and contaminations are non-negotiable. nexAir’s dry ice solutions give universities the confidence that their temperature-sensitive samples will remain stable from preparation to analysis. Our combination of high-quality dry ice products, flexible delivery options, and safety-focused support helps researchers Forge Forward into the future, and contribute with more groundbreaking discoveries.

References: 

• https://www.nexair.com/learning-center/how-dry-ice-helps-in-solid-scientific-researches/
• https://www.nexair.com/learning-center/chilled-to-perfection-how-dry-ice-preserves-crucial-biological-samples/
• https://www.nexair.com/learning-center/unique-properties-of-dry-ice-and-its-applications/
• https://polarice.co.uk/dry-ice-information/applications-of-dry-ice/commercial-dry-ice-uses/
• https://www.dryicesupplyuk.com/industries/education/
• https://cryospain.com/dry-ice-uses-characteristics