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Q: Why is oxygen stored in convex cylinders?
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For how long Oxygen is stored in the body?

Pure Oxygen is stored either as a gas in high pressure gas cylinders or as a liquid in large cryogenic tanks. Highly Flammable. :)


Can hydrogen be stored in cylinders?

yes


Is a propellant used in aerosol oxygen cans?

Assuming you're talking about the oxygen cylinders a patient would use at home - then no. The Oxygen is simply stored under high pressure in the cylinder, and is released through the step-down valve.


What information is stored on my magnetic cylinders?

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you sell oxygen cylinder size small or medium?

You can buy oxygen cylinders online at http://www.trishir.com/products-details.asp?POID=251 They offer many cylinders of small,medium portable cylinders You can buy small oxygen cylinders at www.oxygenmobility.com For more details call 800-716-6674.


Why is pure oxygen stored as a liquid under pressure?

Because it would otherwise mix with air, making it impure.


Why is canned food stored into cylinders?

Because it makes them easier to hold


Why is pure oxygen stored as liquid under pressure?

Oxygen stored as liquid is highly flammable.


Which characteristic of a gas is used in supplying oxygen cylinders to hospitals?

Compressibility. A lot of gas is forced into the cylinders.


Can personal oxygen cylinders be mounted on a motorcycle?

Yes


Why do you need oxygen cylinders when you go scuba diving?

The simple answer is ... you don't. A majority of scuba dives use compressed air in the cylinders. Therefore you don't need "oxygen" cylinders. HOWEVER, if you are a diver that is diving on Nitrox, in which divers change the amount of oxygen vs nitrogen in their air, then your tank needs to be "oxygen clean" because you are putting oxygen in first, then nitrogen.


Mountaineers carrying oxygen cylinders with them?

the air becomes rarefied and has a very low oxygen