Oxygen (O2)
- Chemical Formula: O2
- Type: Oxidizing Gas
- Properties: Odorless, Colorless
- Key Use: Medical, Industrial
- Storage: High-pressure cylinder
Pure & Stable Delivery
Delivered as a compressed gas for consistent flow.
Features & Benefits
Strong Oxidizing Properties
Supports combustion and enhances cutting, welding, and industrial heating processes.
Life-Sustaining Gas
Essential for medical oxygen therapy, respiratory support, and clinical care.
Highly Reactive
Combines with most elements to form compounds, enabling numerous industrial and chemical processes.
Oxygen
Oxygen (O₂) makes up around 21% of Earth’s atmosphere and is essential for life. It is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas with a boiling point of −183°C and a melting point of −218.8°C. Known for its strong oxidizing properties, oxygen reacts easily with most elements and plays a vital role in combustion, medical therapy, and numerous industrial applications.
Production
Oxygen is produced industrially through the fractional distillation of liquid air in cryogenic air separation units, which separate oxygen, nitrogen, and argon based on their boiling points. It can also be generated through water electrolysis, where an electric current separates water into oxygen and hydrogen. After purification, the oxygen is compressed and filled into cylinders for industrial and medical use.
Applications of Oxygen:
Welding, Cutting, and Heat Treating
Medical and Respiratory Therapy
Aerospace and Aviation