Nitrogen is used in industry, in the form of a pure gas. The pure gas is generated by what is known as an N2 generator (nitrogen generator). The gas is drawn from the atmosphere, i. E. The air that you breathe. This sounds strange to the unenlightened but it is in fact the most abundant source of nitrogen to industry.
Nitrogen, as a gas, is not simple to handle or store. It forms a liquid at an extremely low temperature. Its point of turning into a liquid is about -300F (-180C). Needless to say, this makes it extremely difficult to store or maintain in that state. It must be stored and kept pure, yet it does not stay at that temperature naturally.
Storage is therefore a challenge on its own. Refrigeration at -300F is not possible without special appliances since the natural environment does not offer a location at that temperature and the climate is never suitable. It is possible, however, to store the gas under exceptionally high pressure, which makes it stay liquid. This is seen in kitchen gas canisters, which contain pressurized gas that is sometimes liquid.
Nitrogen itself is harmless to people in its gaseous state. It represents 80% of the atmosphere at surface level. In other words, 80% of the air that you breathe is nitrogen. It does, however, have the ability to form compounds with other elements, and this is where users of the nitrogen generator might be interested in conducting some background research.
One of these that might be familiar to users is ammonia. Ammonia is usually found in detergents, and it contains only two elements - the nitrogen and then hydrogen. Ammonia requires caution in its use as it can potentially combine with acidic substances to form a weak explosive. It is identified by its smell and it should not be treated recklessly.
Ammonia is used in cleaning products and so should also be familiar to the lay person. It has a tell-tale smell and it consists of two components - hydrogen and nitrogen. Ammonia can pose risks because it reacts with acids to form an explosion. It should always be used sensibly.
Turning to medicine, silver nitrate has a trademark shiny metallic color and is a liquid at room temperature. But people should be aware that is corrosive and it burns human flesh. It is put onto areas where there is unnatural or unwanted growth on the outside of the body, such as excessive scarification.
Users of the nitrogen generator should be informed about these secondary chemicals, or nitrogen compounds, that nitrogen can form when it reacts with other substances. They need to have this information so that they can do proper maintenance on their equipment and also prevent damage, as well as securing a pure output of nitrogen gas.
Nitrogen, as a gas, is not simple to handle or store. It forms a liquid at an extremely low temperature. Its point of turning into a liquid is about -300F (-180C). Needless to say, this makes it extremely difficult to store or maintain in that state. It must be stored and kept pure, yet it does not stay at that temperature naturally.
Storage is therefore a challenge on its own. Refrigeration at -300F is not possible without special appliances since the natural environment does not offer a location at that temperature and the climate is never suitable. It is possible, however, to store the gas under exceptionally high pressure, which makes it stay liquid. This is seen in kitchen gas canisters, which contain pressurized gas that is sometimes liquid.
Nitrogen itself is harmless to people in its gaseous state. It represents 80% of the atmosphere at surface level. In other words, 80% of the air that you breathe is nitrogen. It does, however, have the ability to form compounds with other elements, and this is where users of the nitrogen generator might be interested in conducting some background research.
One of these that might be familiar to users is ammonia. Ammonia is usually found in detergents, and it contains only two elements - the nitrogen and then hydrogen. Ammonia requires caution in its use as it can potentially combine with acidic substances to form a weak explosive. It is identified by its smell and it should not be treated recklessly.
Ammonia is used in cleaning products and so should also be familiar to the lay person. It has a tell-tale smell and it consists of two components - hydrogen and nitrogen. Ammonia can pose risks because it reacts with acids to form an explosion. It should always be used sensibly.
Turning to medicine, silver nitrate has a trademark shiny metallic color and is a liquid at room temperature. But people should be aware that is corrosive and it burns human flesh. It is put onto areas where there is unnatural or unwanted growth on the outside of the body, such as excessive scarification.
Users of the nitrogen generator should be informed about these secondary chemicals, or nitrogen compounds, that nitrogen can form when it reacts with other substances. They need to have this information so that they can do proper maintenance on their equipment and also prevent damage, as well as securing a pure output of nitrogen gas.
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