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Carbon dioxide has no liquid state at pressures below 5.1 atm, but is a solid at temperatures below -78 °C. In its solid state, carbon dioxide is commonly called dry ice.
Carbon dioxide has no liquid state at pressures below 5.1 atm, but is a solid at temperatures below -78 °C. In its solid state, carbon dioxide is commonly called dry ice.


A significant number of the [[Orion Arm]]'s inhabited planets have Carbon dioxide-rich atmospheres, the best example being [[Jackal]]'s homeworld [[Eayn]]. This would mean fire would not burn on these planets, as carbon dioxide puts out fire.
A significant number of the [[Orion Arm]]'s inhabited planets have Carbon dioxide-rich atmospheres, the best example being [[Jackal]]'s homeworld [[Eayn]]. This would mean fire may not burn on these planets (depending on how rich the carbon dioxide is) , as carbon dioxide can smother fire.
 
[[Category: Chemical Compounds]]
[[Category: Chemical Compounds]]