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Non Life Sciences => Chemistry => Topic started by: Chris Colas on 14/11/2010 14:30:03

Title: How can I carbonate 10,000 gallons of water?
Post by: Chris Colas on 14/11/2010 14:30:03

Chris Colas asked the Naked Scientists:
   
How can I carbonate 10,000 gallons of water?  And how long would it retain the fizz if left out in the open? 

Thanks,

Chris Colas

What do you think?

Title: How can I carbonate 10,000 gallons of water?
Post by: Atomic-S on 21/01/2011 06:19:00

If in a pressure vessel, the introduction of gaseous CO₂ under pressure, as from a pressurized cylinder, combined with agitation, would probably do the job. I do not know how long the fizz would remain in force if then released to atmospheric pressure. Most carbonated aqueous products are stored under pressure.