12 gram CO2 cartridge

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12 gram CO2 cartridges are used primarily as a portable way to provide pressurized gas to a pneumatic cannon. They cost roughly $0.50 a peice, and are typically connected via an adapter, which can be purchased for about (I have very little clue. 10-20$?) Once empty, they are often used as projectiles - they have a nice mass, and are quite sturdy.


Here is a chart:

Chamber Size (ci)Chamber Pressure (psi)
10420
20210
30140
40105
5084
6070
7060
8053
9047
10042

To calculate the pressure for any non-given valve, use this equation, but note that the pressure can't go above the 800 psi vapor pressure og CO2.

4200/Chamber Volume In ci=Chamber Pressure in psi -OR- 4200/CV=CP For example: You have a chamber volume of 41.3ci. So it can be said that 4200/41.3=CP 4200/41.3 is equal to 101.6949152542373 For simplicity's sake we will round this to 101.7 This means that CP=101.7psi Your 41.3ci chamber will have a pressure of 101.7psi when filled with one 12g CO2 cartridge. Simple, eh?