Odourless. Generally considered non-toxic at atmospheric pressure. Will not burn, but supports and accelerates combustion. Materials not normally considered combustible may be ignited by sparks in oxygen rich atmospheres.
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Uses and Features
• In combination with a fuel gas such as acetylene, hydrogen or LPG, it is used in welding, cutting, brazing, hardening, scarfing, flame cleaning and heating
• Oxygen is used in the manufacture of steel, glass, ethyleneoxide, methanol, acrolein, titanium dioxide, vinyl acetate and synthesis gas
• Oxygen can be considered for use in any chemical reaction where air is used to give faster reaction time and higher yields. A typical use would be in the treatment of refuse and effluent
• Ultra and high purity oxygen is used in laboratories, in process control operations and in metal analysis instruments and oxidation in semi-conductor production
• Oxygen is widely used in medical treatment of respiratory disorders, anaesthetic and hyperbaric chambers.
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