Industrial uses nitrogen gas

Industrial uses of Nitrogen gas

Nitrogen is a non-reactive gas. It has no color, odor or taste. Its atomic number is 7 and the symbol is N. it consist of 78% of the Earth’s atmosphere. Nitrogen is also present in every living thing on the planet.

Nitrogen is used to prevent oxidation of metal during the 3-D printing process. Nitrogen is affordable than its alternatives and is suitable for processing less reactive materials. Nitrogen can also be used as part of recycle loop for more expensive gases such as argon or helium.

Its importance to the aerospace & aircraft industry cannot be over emphasized,nitrogen is used in high Reynolds number wind tunnels, heat treating furnaces and autoclaves to help create incredibly strong but lightweight materials. Nitrogen is also used as an assist gas for laser cutting applications.

Assembly plants,  uses nitrogen in combination with other welding gases to weld auto parts, frames, mufflers and other components because of its ability to provide the necessary atmosphere needed to produce adequate welds with any material. It’s also an important safety component in airbags. Nitrogen gas can be purchased from our online market here

Used as a pressurizing gas, it can help propel liquids through pipelines. It is also used to shield oxygen-sensitive materials from the air and to remove volatile organic chemicals from process streams.

In the Food industries, Nitrogen is a key cryogenic agent in cooling, chilling and food freezing. Because of its extremely cold temperatures, immersion freezing in liquid nitrogen is the fastest freezing method known for producing Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) foods. Nitrogen also plays a key role in reducing spoilage, discoloration and off–flavors, giving strength to retail packaging.

In the Health care aspect, Nitrogen NF is used as a cryogen to freeze and preserve blood, tissue, and other biological specimens, and to freeze and destroy diseased tissue in cryosurgery and dermatology. It is also used to power medical devices.

Its also important in the Oil and Gas sector because the oil and natural gas industry,  utilizes nitrogen to increase reservoir reserves and fracture hydrocarbon-bearing formations to significantly increase the production of oil and gas, and to improve operating efficiency

In stainless steel tube welding, nitrogen is used as a purge gas. It is also used as an assist gas for laser cutting, and enhances plasma cutting, e.t.c.

Feb 19, 2016 Chikamara Ukaejiofo

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