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As you go higher and higher into the atmosphere, the amount of oxygen decreases. Therefore in order to prevent altitude sickness, some people need higher amounts of oxygen via tanks to breathe.
Bit o' trivia: indigenous natives of high areas have larger lungs and improved lung functions which help them survive in such areas!
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What is oxygen replacement?
Supplemental oxygen from portable or stationary tanks
Can you get pseudo-ephedrine from oxygen tanks?
No
What is the state of the oxygen in an oxygen tank?
There are two different types of oxygen tanks: Liquid and Gas. Both have pros and cons, but the pro for liquid tanks is you can carry a smaller tank and have more time, but there are some safety issues. The con for gas is, if you are a person on continuous oxygen, the tanks do not last long resulting in transporting more tanks which is also a safety issue.
Who invented oxygen tanks?
Stephine J.
Can oxygen in a tank combust?
No. Oxygen itself is not flammable. Rather, it supports the combustion of flammable materials. Oxygen tanks do, however present a fire hazard. Normal air is 21% oxygen, while oxygen tanks carry 100% oxygen. A higher concentration of oxygen makes it easier to ignite flammable materials and allows a fire to burn hotter.
Do you need a gas mask to climb Mt Everest?
Most people bring oxygen tanks with them because of the high altitude and the thinness of the air (the oxygen at the top of Mount Everest is about 1/3 that it is at sea level). But a very few people have made it to the top without them.
What is the maximum height in altitude a human can breathe at?
Humans can no longer breathe unassisted aver 8,000 meters (26,246 feet). This is why oxygen tanks are needed on Mt. Everest.
How will people in space breathe in space?
if you mean humans then the have oxygen tanks on space suits
Which people should you bring to Mars?
a camera, oxygen tanks, and other various items.
How many people have climbed mount everest with tanks?
To date (end of 2017) there has been208 climbers who have climbed Mount Everest without using oxygen cylinders (tanks) and 8,098 who have used oxygen cylinders.
Are people safe in space?
people are not safe in space if there air tanks run out of oxygen because there is no air in space.
oxygen tanks are always GREEN?
Nitrous oxide tanks are BLUE
What is oxygen replacement?
Supplemental oxygen from portable or stationary tanks
What elevation increases oxygen content?
It is at sea level. The higher you climb from sea level, to reach the summit of Mount Everest (for example), the less oxygen is in the very thin air. This is why the majority of climbers of Mount Everest have to carry oxygen cylinders. Someone occasionally achieves the summit without oxygen tanks! Therefore, the higher the altitude, the thinner the oxygen in the air.
Where do firefighters get oxygen tanks?
Firefighters typically get oxygen tanks from their fire department or fire station. These tanks are filled with compressed oxygen and are essential for providing breathable air to firefighters in hazardous or smoke-filled environments.
Can you get ephedrine safely from oxygen tanks?
no
Can you get pseudo-ephedrine from oxygen tanks?
No
