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Nitrogen
A multipurpose gas for the metals production industry
Nitrogen is routinely used in iron and steel as well as non-ferrous metals production operations. Its uses and benefits vary across foundries, integrated mills, mini mills, specialty/stainless, and non-ferrous metals processes. Maintenance of proper flow and pressure are critical to reduce costs and help provide consistent results. Our applications engineers can help you determine the optimal flow range and control method to deliver the best results.
Overview
Nitrogen can be used in a wide range of applications in all phases of metals production, including:
- Flotation
- Refining and stirring
- Degassing
- Die cooling
- Molding and casting
- Slag splashing
- Bottom stirring
- Inerting/shrouding
- Blast furnace blowdown
- Post treatment
to provide numerous benefits, such as:
- Preventing oxidation of the melt/metal surface
- Extending refractory life
- Cooling
- Desulfurization
- Increasing productivity and yield
Nitrogen Supply Options
Cylinders & Hard Goods
The traditional solution for low-volume gas supply. Cylinders can be supplied in a full range of sizes, pressures and gas purities for a range of gases and gas mixtures. Search our extensive network of distributors in the U.S. and parts of Canada for your cylinder and hard goods supply needs.
CryoEase® Microbulk Solutions
A convenient and cost-effective solution for larger operations. CryoEase® tanks are available in a range of sizes. The CryoEase® service simplifies your gas supply by eliminating the need to handle cylinders, stock taking and ordering.
Bulk Supply
Delivered by truck and stored on your site either as a liquid in cryogenic tanks or as a gas in high-pressure tubes based on your volume, desired pressure, purity level, flow rate, and operating pattern.
APEX Temporary Emergency Gas Services
Short-term or emergency industrial gas supply for start-ups, peak demand periods, planned or unplanned maintenance activities, and plant or pipeline turnarounds.
PRISM® Membranes
PRISM Membrane separators generate gas onsite for applications like nitrogen generation, air dehydration, hydrogen recovery, biogas upgrading, and the generation of oxygen enriched air.
On-site Nitrogen Gas Generation
On-site gas generation helps sustainability-minded customers lower their carbon footprint, boost energy efficiency, increase throughput, enhance end product quality, and improve environmental performance.
Pipeline Supply
Located in major industrial locations around the world, pipelines offer customers with large product demands a range of benefits, including reliable, safe and flexible supply in a cost-effective way.
Cryogenic Air Separation Plants
Air Products currently owns and operates over 300 air separation plants in over 40 countries worldwide, in all types of applications. In addition to our own plants, we have sold, designed and built over 1000 air separation plants globally.
SDS Library
Our Safety Data Sheet (SDS) library allows you to search and find the SDS you need--in the language you select.
Download our free Gas Converter app
Convert weight and volume measures for nitrogen, oxygen, argon, hydrogen, helium, and carbon dioxide as well as liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Interactive Conversion Tools
Our interactive conversion formulas and relate to the chemical and physical properties of our cryogenic liquid and compressed gas products. Still have questions? Contact Air Products’ Technical Information Center at 800-752-1597 (U.S.) or 610-481-8565 (other locations).
Weight And Volume Equivalents
Enter weight or volume for conversion values. Still have questions? Contact Air Products’ Technical Information Center at 800-752-1597 (U.S.) or 610-481-8565 (other locations).