Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a fundamental component for life on Earth, both for plants and animals.
In addition to its importance in nature, CO2 plays a key role in various laboratory instruments, due to its unique chemical properties.
In the scientific field, CO2 Chambers are devices that use precise control of CO2 concentrations for a variety of applications, from biomedical research to product and material testing.
Today we will see how many and what types of CO2 Chambers exist.
CO2 Chamber for Euthanasia
Among the most well-known uses of CO2 in a laboratory chamber are the so-called euthanasia chambers.
CO2 euthanasia chambers are devices specifically designed to give a humane and painless death to laboratory animals, usually rodents and other small animals.
Through a controlled flow of carbon dioxide, these instruments anesthetize and then euthanize the animals, minimizing stress and pain. Although euthanasia chambers are so common that they are sometimes considered synonymous with CO2 Chambers, there are many other uses for CO2 Chambers that have nothing to do with the death of small animals.
Perform
Climate Stress
Discover the new series of Climate Chambers for controlled climate testing
CO2 Chamber for Climatic Testing
In the field of product and material testing, we find CO2 controlled climatic chambers. Climatic chambers are typically laboratory instruments that consist of chambers that are hermetically sealed from the outside. Inside these, it is possible to alter a number of key environmental parameters, such as temperature and relative humidity and, in this case, carbon dioxide concentration. These chambers are essential for a wide range of tests and research, where precise control of CO2 is crucial to obtaining accurate and reproducible results.
What are CO2 Chambers for Climatic Testing Used For
One of the most common applications of CO2 controlled climatic chambers is concrete testing.
In these tests, concrete is exposed to different concentrations of CO2 to evaluate its strength and durability over time. CO2 plays a fundamental role in carbonation processes, which can significantly affect the mechanical properties of concrete. Within the concrete test, therefore, the concentration of CO2 plays a fundamental role in ensuring that the materials used in construction have a long life and are able to withstand atmospheric agents and other environmental stresses.
The EN 12390-1:2021 standard outlines the importance of CO2 within the test.
You cannot find the ideal chamber for your test?
Create your own environment, according to any test requirement
The FDM CO2 Chamber
With over 70 years of experience in the field of climate testing, FDM - Environment Makers designs climate chambers for all uses.
Our standard climate chambers can in fact be equipped with CO2 control to perform the tests listed above and all other procedures that require precise control of CO2 values.
For further doubts and questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Would you like to receive a quote or do you have questions about the product?
Contact us to receive more information about this Product.