The Cold Standard: Dry Ice Solutions for Sample Storage and Preservation

In the scientific research and medicine industries, the preservation of samples at extremely low temperatures is a non-negotiable. From biological samples to perishable goods, maintaining the integrity of the samples is crucial for ensuring their viability and usability. Now how exactly is this achieved? Through the use of dry ice! 

Dry ice, a solid form of carbon dioxide, or CO2, has been a key factor in achieving and sustaining these ultra-low temperatures. Its reliability, versatility and effectiveness has made it a wonderful tool for sample storage and preservation across a variety of uses. 

At nexAir, our dry ice is created to serve many applications across multiple industries – including sample storage and preservation. Keep reading as we share our KnowHow on why dry ice has and continues to allow our customers to Forge Forward. 

Maintaining ultra-low temperatures

One of the greatest and most obvious advantages of dry ice is its ability to achieve and maintain significantly low temperatures. With a sublimation point of -78.5 degrees celsius, dry ice provides a remarkably cold environment, perfect for preserving samples that require extreme chilling. Its ability to maintain these temperatures for an extended period of time makes it a valuable resource for long-term storage, transportation and preservation of perishable materials like biological samples, vaccines and some chemicals. 

Safeguarding sample integrity

When it comes to sample preservation, maintaining the integrity of the materials is absolutely necessary. Dry ice’s non-conductive and non-contaminating properties make it a top choice for ensuring the purity and viability of stored samples. Unlike traditional ice, dry ice does not leave behind a liquid as it sublimates, completely eliminating the risk of sample contamination due to moisture. Further, its non-conductive nature makes it a safe choice for direct contact with samples, reducing the potential for damage or alteration that could arise from electrical conductivity. These characteristics allow dry ice to be a superior option for safeguarding the stability and purity of a wide variety of sensitive materials. 

Versatile applications

The versatile nature of dry ice is just another reason as to why it is such a popular choice in the research and medical industries. In labs, it serves as a fundamental component for the storage of biological samples, DNA, RNA and other biological reagents, ensuring their stability for future analysis and experimentation. In the food industry, dry ice works towards maintaining freshness and overall quality of perishable goods during transportation and storage. Its applications in pharmaceuticals encompass the safe shipment and storage of temperature-sensitive medications and vaccines, contributing to the preservation of their safety and efficacy. 

Forge Forward with nexAir Carbonic

As the demand for cold chain logistics continues to evolve, you can rely on nexAir to be there not only with a reliable supply of dry ice for your needs, but also with applied industry KnowHow to help you use your product and to get you where you’re going. From keeping it cool to keeping it squeaky clean, nexAir Carbonic delivers a steady supply of dry ice to facilities of all kinds. Our dry ice is available in blocks, sliced blocks, pellets and cryorice, to help ensure that every need is covered. If you are interested in learning more or are ready to get set up with your own supply, please reach out to our team today.