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Uses of Industrial gases

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ZIMSEC O Level Combined Science Notes: Uses of Industrial gases

Industrial gases have many industrial uses
The table below lists some of the common uses of gases

Gas	Source	Uses
Hydrogen	Electrolysis of water	Manufacture of Ammonia Hardening oils to make margarine
Oxygen	Liquification of air Electrolysis of water	Cutting and welding metals using oxyacetylene welding The manufacturer of steel ( Oxygen Lance process) Medical uses e.g. Hospitals
Nitrogen	Liquification of air	Manufacture of ammonia Manufacture of nitric acid Refrigirant Freezing vegetables Preserving sperm for artrificial insemination "Burning" off growths on skin
Ammonia	Haber process	Manufacture of fertilizers Refrigerant
Carbon Dioxide	Liquification of air Fermentation process	Fizzy drinks Dry ice refrigerant Fire extiguishers

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By Garikai Dzoma|2017-01-17T11:13:23+02:00May 5th, 2016|Notes, O Level Science Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|Comments Off

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