Argon, a noble gas, is most notably used in welding and glassmaking, but did you know that one of argon's most unique uses is in luxury car tires? Filling luxury car tires with argon has many benefits, such as improved fuel efficiency, reduced tire noise, improved...
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Why Are Industrial Gases Mixed? There are many reasons why industrial gases are mixed. Sometimes it is necessary to obtain a certain composition of gas, while other times it can be done to take advantage of the different properties of each gas. One common reason for mixing...
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Alkaline water is known to offer a variety of health benefits, but did you know that it can also improve the quality of your water? CO2 treatment is often used to improve the taste of water, and it can also help to remove harmful contaminants....
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Did you know that the strength of a glue bond can be affected by the type of nitrogen atoms it contains? Adhesive manufacturers often tweak the chemical makeup of their glues to create a stronger bond. Nitrogen is an important part of any adhesive molecule because...
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Wine lovers everywhere rejoice! Did you know that argon gas can be used to protect wine from oxidation? Winemakers have been using this method more and more in recent years, and the results have been promising. Argon has been used in viticulture since the early 1900s,...
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The world's oil supply is dwindling, and we need to find new ways to extract oil from the ground. One promising new technology is carbon dioxide enhanced oil recovery. What is CO2 Enhanced Oil Recovery Carbon dioxide enhanced oil recovery is a safe and environmentally friendly way...
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Acetylene is a colorless, flammable, hydrocarbon gas with the chemical formula C2H2. It has two carbon atoms and two hydrogen atoms. It has a distinctively sharp, pungent odor. Acetylene is produced by the decomposition of calcium carbide (CaC2) in water. Acetylene is highly combustible and must...
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Today, modern laboratories are continuously testing, examining and analyzing. Part of what makes that possible is the use of compressed gases like Helium, Hydrogen and Nitrogen. We typically see labs using these gases for different applications whether they are being used to power instruments or...
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Typically when we walk into a building and look up, we’ll see fire sprinklers on the ceiling in case of fire. We also see this system commonly used in movies. There’s usually a scene where the student pulls the fire alarm and the emergency sprinklers...
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Space travel sparks curiosity, adventure and excitement as people watch a spacecraft launch into orbit. The countdown makes your heart race faster and then you see the gust of fire and vapor as the craft starts to ascend upward. When it comes down to powering...
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