Acetylene Applications: From Industrial Uses to Artistic Creations
When people think about industrial gases, they often imagine a high-tech lab or a factory floor. But some gases go far beyond the usual—bridging the worlds of heavy industry and creative expression. Acetylene is one of those unique gases. Known for its high flame temperature and clean combustion, acetylene plays a key role not just […]
Green Manufacturing: Reducing Carbon Footprints with Industrial Gases
Manufacturers face mounting pressure to adopt greener practices and minimize carbon emissions. Industrial gases—such as oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, hydrogen, and specialty gas mixes—are proving to be indispensable allies in this endeavor. From enhancing energy efficiency to capturing and reusing emissions, these gases are revolutionizing sustainable manufacturing. At Air Source Industries, we are committed to […]
How Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Extraction is Used in Perfume Making
Have you ever wondered how fragrances are extracted from plant materials? Most perfumes and colognes are made with natural ingredients, but how are those ingredients separated from the plants? The answer lies in a process called supercritical carbon dioxide extraction. Let’s take a closer look at this process and why it is an ideal method […]
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
If you’re familiar with injection molding, you know that it’s a versatile manufacturing process that can be used to create a wide variety of products. But did you know that there’s a variation of this process that’s even more versatile? It’s called gas-assisted injection molding, and it opens a whole new world of possibilities for […]
How Nitrogen Bonds Affect Glue Strength
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 it helps to create a strong, durable bond between […]
CO2 Enhanced Oil Recovery
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 to increase the amount of oil that can […]
8 Interesting Uses for Acetylene
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 be handled with care. It is also classified as […]
Nitrogen, Argon & Oxygen Gas Uses in Metallurgy Engineering
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 called metallurgy. Metallurgy is a process used to extract metals in their pure forms. It’s a […]
Specialty & Industrial Gases Used in Mining Applications
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 ago. But it wasn’t until about 10,000 years ago when […]
How Gases Are Used For Semiconductor Manufacturing
The semiconductor industry is a huge industry worldwide and continues to grow every year, which means the demand for high purity gases will grow alongside it. Having a reliable supply of high purity gases is crucial to semiconductor manufacturing especially when it comes to advanced technologies like smartphones and self-driving cars for example. The process […]