Oxygen Gas / Medical Oxygen Gas

OXYGEN GAS

Oxygen is the second largest component of the atmosphere, comprising 20.8% by volume. Oxygen (O2) is a colourless and odourless gas. It is vital for most life forms on earth. We absorb oxygen through the air we breathe. Medical oxygen is essential in hospital and clinical care for resuscitation and surgery and for various therapies. It is also mixed with nitrogen or helium to create underwater diving mixtures.

Oxygen is obtained on a commercial scale through the liquefaction and distillation of ambient air at air separation plants. A second purification process may be necessary if ultra-high purity levels are required. High-purity oxygen can also…