Nitrogen Gas: History & Industry Use
Nitrogen is the most abundant element in the Earth’s atmosphere, constituting nearly 80% of its makeup. The colorless non-metallic element was first isolated in the late 18th century by British chemist Daniel Rutherford and named soon thereafter by French chemist Jean Chaptal.
Nitrogen, atomic number 7 on the periodic table of elements, has revolutionized modern society with its mass production uses. Nitrogen gas has a multitude of uses, and there is no better way to provide a steady supply of on-site Nitrogen gas than with a Nitrogen gas generator.
As an industrial gas, Nitrogen is used in the manufacture of steel, to preserve packaged and bulk food freshness, in incandescent light bulbs, in the production of electronic components, and to help reduce fire in military aircraft fuel systems.
Some of the industry applications of mass produced Nitrogen:
- Refining Oil & Gas
- Marine
- Food
- Natural Gas Compression
- Mining
- Metallurgical
- Medical & Pharmaceutical
- Chemical Processing
- Biotechnology
Nitrogen gas is produced by the distillation of liquid air or by mechanical means using gaseous air. The methods of gaseous air production are reverse osmosis membrane or pressure swing absorption. Nitrogen gas can be utilized in numerous ways, such as inert placement for air where oxidation is unwanted.
Generon Innovative Gas Systems (IGS) is a global provider of integrated sales, service, and manufacturing support to the international gas market.
You can contact IGS for all of your compressed air and Nitrogen and Oxygen generator needs at 713-927-5200. IGS, a leading on-site industrial gas corporation, offers Nitrogen generators – a less expensive and less troublesome outlet than Nitrogen cylinders.
IGS utilizes two Nitrogen generator technologies: Nitrogen Membrane Generators and Nitrogen PSA Generators. In addition to these products, IGS is also a leading distributor of Oxygen generators, instrument air compressors, and gas compression packaging.
Additional IGS Products:
- Nitrogen Membranes
- Oxygen Plants
- Portable Nitrogen Generators
- Air & Natural Gas Compression
- Nitrogen PSA
- Compressed Air Dryers/Dehydration
- Rental Nitrogen Generators
Utilizing state-of-the art air separation technologies, IGS is a global supplier of Gas Generating, Separating, and Instrument Air Systems. With locations in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Russia, Mexico, Canada, and Australia, IGS is one of the world’s leading Nitrogen generation manufacturers.
For more information on how IGS can serve your Nitrogen, Oxygen, Instrument Air, or Integrated Marine System needs, your Feed Air or Gas Compression needs, or for service, spare parts, or rental information, please contact IGS at 713-937-5200.
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Nitrogen Gas: History & Industry Use