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What is Propylene Gas?
When it comes to oxy-fuel cutting or welding, there are a number of fuel gases to choose from, acetylene, propane, and propylene among them. Each of the different gases has advantages and disadvantages. Acetylene is a .... ... .. .
The Many Uses of Nitrogen Gas
Did you know that only about 20% of earth’s atmosphere is breathable oxygen? The rest of the stuff that floods our lungs with each breath (79%) is mostly gaseous Nitrogen (GN or N2) which doesn’t hurt us or hel...........
The Different Grades of Oxygen Gas Explained
Oxygen (O2) is perhaps the most well-known gas the world around and for good reason because without oxygen human life would not be possible. The oxygen in our atmosphere is a component of a gas mixture that we call air which also contains a majority of nitrogen, and small amounts of other gases like carbon dioxide and a... ... .. .
Archive: December, 2015
Compressed Gas Bottle Safety & Handling
Compressed gases are an integral part of the modern welding and fabrication industry and vigilant and careful treatment of compressed gas cylinders is important to workplace safety. Whether gases are used for shielding a weld or cutting through metal, there are inherent risks involved including fire and asphyxiation. With the threats in mind, know that follo... ... .. .
The Different Grades of Oxygen Gas Explained
Oxygen (O2) is perhaps the most well-known gas the world around and for good reason because without oxygen human life would not be possible. The oxygen in our atmosphere is a component of a gas mixture that we call air which also contains a majority of nitrogen, and small amounts of other gases like carbon dioxide and a... ... .. .
A Risk Assessment of Oxygen Gas
We live in an environment that contains a mixture of gases called air which is about 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and 1% argon. Air is familiar to us because we interact with air constantly so we understand the behaviors of materials, flames, and reactions in air. However, when dealing with oxygen that is concentrated above 21%, the behavior of the atmosph... ... .. .
