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Because nitrogen will block oxygen and prevent combustion.
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Does compressed air contain oxygen?
Compressed air is the same as the air we breathe. It contains oxygen along with other gasses, most notably nitrogen and traces of other gases. Although, It is NOT 100% oxygen
Why is compressed oxygen used instead of compressed air in space?
Oxygen is the component of air that we consume, so it must be continuously replaced as the astronauts breathe it. The the other components of air, mostly nitrogen, simply come from the initial air supply and do not need to be replaced.
What is the chemical compound for air?
When you compress air it is a physical change, not a chemical change. so it is still 16% oxygen, 1% hydrogen, and 78% nitrogen. there is not a chemical formula for compressed air.
How do you separate nitrogen from the air?
By cooling and pressing air and then expanding it you can separate liquid nitrogen from air.AnswerThe air must be repeatedly cooled and compressed until it liquefies. The liquid air is then fractionated (allowed to evaporate under controlled conditions) so that each component (oxygen, nitrogen, argon) is released as a pure stream. The Nitrogen stream is collected and re-cooled to be a liquid for storage and handling as the volume of the liquid is much less than the gaseous nitrogen.
What is in scuba tank?
Usually AIR, which is 21% Oxygen and 79% Nitrogen...BUT!!!! It could have been used for Nitrox, which is elevated Oxygen, If you dont KNOW for sure what is in it, DUMP the gas and refill the cylinder.
Is nitrogen a compressed gas?
Nitrogen is a gas that can be compressed. Not all nitrogen is compressed, for example the nitrogen in the air we breath is at atmospheric pressure.
Is compressibility a gas?
Nitrogen is a gas that can be compressed. Not all nitrogen is compressed, for example the nitrogen in the air we breath is at atmospheric pressure.
Which gas is used in cars tires?
Compressed air or compressed nitrogen.
How do you unclog the air conditioning drain for the evaporated water on a Chevy S10 with a 4-cylinder engine?
blow up tube with compressed air
How do you avoid moisture in compressed air line?
Install an air line dryer.
How do you unclog a fuel line?
Remove fittings at both ends and use an air blower to clear out line.
Is compressed air used for inflating tires?
probably they wont use compressed gas in tyres. they use only normal air or nitrogen gas
Is the bar the same for compressed air and compressed nitrogen?
yes bar is a measure of pressure which doesnt change for different gases
Does a x7 phenom paintball gun use compresed air or nitrogen?
Compressed air and Nitrogen are the same thing. Some people call it "nitrogen" because air is 78% Nitrogen. Yes it can run on high pressure air, as well as CO2.
How do you use compressed air?
compressed air are used in so many applications. eg., SOV uses compressed air in industries. wherever air pressure is needed, we use compressed air. from the compressor the air is stored in a storage tank and from there it will be distributed thru pipe line.
How do you clean AC drain on 4 runner?
Take a wire coat hanger straighten it out and fish it up the tube this should unclog it if not use compressed air
How do you unclog ac drain line on S-10?
Fabricate and adapt a smaller hose to your vacuum cleaner and attach the smaller hose to the drain tube to suck out the debris. You could blow it in with compressed air but then the debris will only plug it up again.
