Oxygen (O₂)

Overview

Oxygen is an active, colorless, odorless and tasteless gas. It is used in steel making and other metal refining and fabrication processes, petroleum processing, and glass, ceramic and pulp/paper manufacturing. It is widely used with fuel gases in gas welding, gas cutting, flame cleaning, flame hardening and flame straightening.

Key Characteristics

• Colorless, odorless and tasteless gas
• Supports and accelerates combustion
• Non-flammable, but classified as an oxidizing gas
• Commonly paired with fuel gases such as Acetylene for cutting and welding

Common Applications

• Gas welding, cutting, flame hardening and flame straightening
• Steel making and metal refining
• Petroleum processing
• Glass, ceramic and pulp/paper manufacturing
• Water and wastewater treatment

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