General Information About Nitrogen

Nitrogen is the major constituent of atmospheric air, making up about 79% of the air. It is a colorless, odorless, non-flammable gas and may cause asphyxiation when inhaled in an Oxygen deficient environment.

One of the main applications of Nitrogen is blanketing, purging and sparging in the food and chemical industries. It can also be found in modified atmosphere packages (MAP) for foodstuffs.

In the semiconductor industry, N2 is used in large quantities as a purge and carrier gas, It acts as an Inserting agent for epitaxial reaction.

It is also useful as a carrier, zero and balancing gas in laboratory analysis. Other common applications includes tyre filling shrinkfitting and cold traps, where Nitrogen can help to increase vacuum efficiency.

Application

Gas and vapor displacement for explosion and fire supperssion Inert atmspheres for tanker and pipeline purging, for electronics, chemicals, glass and steel mnaufacturing.
1. Controlled atmospheres for heat treatment, nitrating, silo atmospheres, food packaging
2. Freezing, chilling and transporting foods
3. Tissue freezing and storage
4. Contraction of metals (shring fitting)
5. Chemical reagent and reagent carrier
6. Use in lab for sampling