Dry ice manufacturers produce several forms of dry ice to meet the diverse needs of various industries. The most common forms include:

• Dry Ice Pellets: These small, cylindrical pellets are widely used for a variety of applications. They are typically about 3 mm to 16 mm in diameter. Dry ice pellets are commonly used for blasting and cleaning, where they act as an abrasive medium to remove contaminants from surfaces.

• Dry Ice Blocks: These large, solid blocks of dry ice are ideal for situations where a longer-lasting cooling effect is needed. Blocks can vary in size, but they typically weigh between 10 to 50 pounds. They are often used in shipping and storage of perishable goods, as well as in special effects for theaters and film production.

• Dry Ice Slices: These are thin, flat pieces of dry ice, often produced in standard sizes to fit in specific types of containers or shipping packages. Slices are commonly used in the food and beverage industry, for instance, to keep items cold in vending machines or during transport.

• Dry Ice Nuggets: Similar to pellets but usually larger, nuggets are used in a variety of cooling applications. They are particularly useful in shipping and storage where a larger surface area contact with the item being cooled is beneficial.

• Dry Ice Rice: This form consists of very small pellets, about the size of grains of rice. Dry ice rice is often used in biomedical applications, particularly for quick-freezing biological samples.

• Dry Ice Snow: This form of dry ice is a fine, snow-like powder produced during the initial stages of dry ice production. It can be compressed into blocks or used directly in applications requiring a rapid cooling effect.