What Makes Medical Oxygen Different from Industrial Oxygen?
When healthcare facilities and procurement teams start evaluating oxygen suppliers, a common question often surfaces early in the process: Is medical oxygen really different from industrial oxygen? While both are forms of oxygen gas, they are not interchangeable, and the differences matter for patient safety, regulatory compliance, and facility operations. What is medical oxygen? Medical oxygen is oxygen that is manufactured, […]
Harnessing the Power of CO2 for Plant Growth and Oil Extraction
Unlock the potential of supercritical CO2 extraction for pure, high-quality plant oils and discover the environmental benefits of cutting-edge technology with Air Source Industries.
The Crucial Role of CO2 in Your Fish Tank: A Comprehensive Guide
Maintaining a thriving fish tank requires careful attention to various factors, including water quality, lighting, and temperature. One often overlooked element is the presence of carbon dioxide (CO2) but the benefits of CO2 in a fish tank can significantly enhance the overall health and vitality of your aquatic ecosystem. Unraveling the Benefits of CO2 Improved […]
What Makes Specialty Gases So Special?
Specialty gasses are used in a variety of industrial, scientific, and medical applications. But what makes them so special? In this article, we’ll provide an overview of specialty gasses and explain why they are so important. What Are Specialty Gases? Specialty gasses are gasses that have been specially formulated for use in industrial processes, medical […]
An Introduction to Oxyacetylene Welding
Oxyacetylene welding, also known as oxy welding or gas welding, is a type of welding that uses a torch to heat and weld metal. It is a versatile welding method reliant on the combustion of oxygen and acetylene that can be used for a variety of metals, both ferrous and non-ferrous. How Does Oxyacetylene Welding […]
How Liquid Gas Rocket Propellant Helps Fuel Spacecrafts
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 a spacecraft for launch, rocket propellant plays a huge role. […]
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 […]
What is Medical Oxygen?
Air Source Industries started as an ambulance company and expanded to deliver medical grade oxygen to medical facilities around Los Angeles county. Today, we supply medical oxygen (USP – United States Pharmacopoeia), aviator’s breathing oxygen (ABO), and industrial oxygen all over the greater Los Angeles area. Our friendly customer service team can help you select […]