Atmos

Coolant

Updated 3/8/2026

Coolant

Description

Coolant is a Gas in a pipe network that is being used as a medium for transferring heat.

Types of Coolant

Water (specifically, steam) is the most effective coolant, however it is harder to find, making the more abundant Carbon Dioxide a more preferable coolant.

NameSpecific Heat
Oxygen (O₂)21.1
Nitrogen (N)20.6
Volatiles (VOL)20.4
Pollutant (POL)24.8
Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)28.2
Water or Polluted Water (H₂O)72
Nitrous Oxide (N₂O)37.2

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