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Industrial Gas

Industrial Gas

Industrial gases are the gaseous materials that are manufactured for use in industry. The principal gases provided are nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, argon, hydrogen, helium and acetylene, although many other gases and mixtures are also available in gas cylinders. Industrial gas refers to gases that are produced or used for various industrial applications. These gases are typically produced through processes such as air separation, chemical reactions, or extraction from natural sources. Industrial gases play a crucial role in a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, metal fabrication, healthcare, food and beverage processing, electronics, and energy production. The most common industrial gases are oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and noble gases such as argon, neon, xenon, and krypton. Some industrial gases such as nitrogen, oxygen, argon, LNG, and liquefied petroleum gas are liquefied at high pressure for ease of storage and transport.

Some common types of industrial gases include :

  1. Oxygen (O2): Oxygen is crucial for various industrial processes, such as combustion, oxidation, and oxygen enrichment. It is also used in medical applications, welding, cutting, and as a life support gas in underwater diving or space exploration.
  2. Nitrogen (N2): Nitrogen is used in industries for purging, inerting, blanketing, and as a refrigerant. It is also used in the production of electronic components, food packaging, and as a cooling gas in cryogenic applications.
  3. Carbon Dioxide (CO2): Carbon dioxide is used in industries for processes such as carbonation of beverages, cooling and freezing applications, and as a shielding gas in welding. It is also a byproduct of various industrial processes, such as power generation and chemical production.
  4. Argon (Ar): Argon is used as a shielding gas in welding, as an inert gas in various manufacturing processes, and as a carrier gas in analytical instruments.
  5. Helium (He): Helium is known for its low density and high thermal conductivity, making it useful in applications such as cryogenics, cooling, and as a carrier gas in gas chromatography.
  6. Hydrogen (H2): Hydrogen is used as a reducing agent in various chemical processes, as a fuel for power generation and transportation, and in the production of ammonia for fertilizers.
  7. Acetylene (C2H2): Acetylene is commonly used in welding, cutting, and metal fabrication due to its high temperature flame.

These are just a few examples of industrial gases, but there are many more gases produced and used for specific industrial purposes. Industrial gas suppliers provide these gases in various forms, including compressed gas cylinders, cryogenic liquids, or onsite generation systems, depending on the specific requirements of the industry and application.


Bulk Tank


Liquid Cylinders


Industrial Gas Cylinders


Vaporizers