Argon, a noble gas widely known for its inert nature and abundance, offers numerous benefits when utilized in optical devices. Its exceptional properties make it an ideal choice for various applications in optics. When it comes to optical devices such as binoculars, telescopes, and camera lenses,...
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Numerous uses for gaseous nitrogen are found in the oil and gas sector. While the industry is still supported by well-established uses for nitrogen gas, such as tank and pipeline blanketing, nitrogen purging, and inert operations, the use of nitrogen in drilling operations to maintain...
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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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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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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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Calibration gases are essential to analyzers, monitors and detectors. Gas detectors serve the purpose of monitoring any gases that may be present in any given environment whether it be someone’s home or a work facility. Gas detectors tell us whether there is a potential hazard present...
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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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[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" text_align="left" css_animation="" box_shadow_on_row="no"][vc_column][vc_column_text]In our previous blog post on Industrial Gases Used in the Mining Industry, we went a little into the mineral processing portion and how gases are utilized to process minerals and metals. That part of the mining process is...
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Many times, when people hear the word “mining”, they think about historical times and usually say something like, “People still mine today?”. Well, as a matter of fact, yes. Mining is pretty much an ancient practice as the earliest mining activities were about 20,000 years...
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Our everyday lives are full of applications and processes that require the use of various types of gases. While we may not notice how gases are used all around us, they are essential in many different areas of our lives. When talking about common gases, we’re...
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