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Pressure needed to keep CO2 in solution

Pressure needed to keep CO2 in solution

Pressure needed to keep CO2 in solution

(OP)
Can someone please let me know what equation would I use if I need to calculate how much pressure is needed to keep a CO2 in a specific volume of solution (water).

RE: Pressure needed to keep CO2 in solution

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How much CO2 in how much water? And at what temperature? If you are talking about a fairly dilute solution of CO2, then I would suggest that you refresh your knowledge of physical chemistry by reading this article on Henry's law:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry%27s_law

Milton Beychok
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RE: Pressure needed to keep CO2 in solution


Googling for carbonated beverages should give you enough information. Is this your field of interest ?

RE: Pressure needed to keep CO2 in solution

(OP)
Thanks for the reply... no this is not my field..it was a theoretical question that was posed..

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