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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.

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Do humans inhale oxygen?

Yes humans inhale oxygen but exhale carbon dioxide.


Does emergency oxygen need a prescription?

In most cases, emergency oxygen needs a prescription from a healthcare provider to ensure it is used safely and properly. Oxygen therapy can be dangerous if not administered correctly, so a prescription helps ensure the right concentration and flow rate are provided based on the individual's needs.


What happens to the Oxygen that is inhaled?

When you inhale, oxygen is absorbed by the lungs and transferred to the bloodstream through the alveoli. From there, it is carried by red blood cells to all the cells in the body where it is used in the process of cellular respiration to produce energy. Carbon dioxide, a waste product of this process, is then transported back to the lungs and exhaled.


What exercise will strengthen your heart and increase the ability of your muscles to use oxygen?

I'm not to sure about ure heart but if you do an exercise such as running long distance (that will help your lungs ) but if you stretch after an exercise it makes them stronger and keeps blood flowing this may make your heart more used to and better and mOre afficiant at pumpin blood Aerobic Aerobic :3 aerobic


What is a spud can?

A Spudcan is the foot on a leg of a 'Jack-up' type oil platform It is designed to spread the load so that the rig does not sink to deeply into the sea-bed. Air will lso be blown thru it when seating the legs to move any loose debris away. The base of each leg is fitted with a "SPUD CAN" which consists of a plate or dish designed to spread the load and prevent over penetration of the leg into the sea bed. Spuds are either circular, square or polygonal, and are usually small. The largest spud can being used to date is about 56 feet wide. 􀂾 Spud cans are subjected to bearing pressures of around 5000-1000 pounds per square foot. 􀂾 Allowable bearing pressures must be known before a jack-up can be put on location.

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What chemical is used in spray cans?

Aerosol spray cans typically contain a propellant gas such as butane, propane, or dimethyl ether that helps to dispense the product when the valve is pressed.


How do aerosol spray cans work?

Aerosol spray cans contain a propellant gas, liquid product, and a valve system. When the nozzle is pressed, the valve opens, allowing the propellant to force the liquid product out of the can as a fine mist or spray. The propellant evaporates quickly, leaving the product suspended in the air.


What gas is in aerosol cans?

The typical gas used as a propellant in aerosol solvent based paint cans is Propane, Chemical Abstract Number 74-98-6. The propellant used will depend on the contents of the can, as it must be a chemical that is compatible with the contents. Most liquids can be put into an aerosol can. The liquid is placed into the can, the liquid is diluted to make it thin enough to spray through the nozzel of the spray can and then a compressed gas propellant is added to expel the contents of the container in the form of an aerosol.


What is the chemical compound used as a propellant in aerosol sprays?

Today propane is used.


What are the products of clourofluorocarbon?

CFC, chlorofluorocarbon. has been used primarily as a refrigerate under the brand name Freon. But they were also employed as a fumigant, in fire fighting equipment and as a propellant in aerosol cans.


Why does mousse have propane in it?

Propane is used as a propellant to expel the product out of the can. It's a gas. When released from the can, it expands quickly making the liquid in the can turn to foam. So there's nothing to leave a residue in your hair.


What propellant is commonly used in aerosol sprays?

Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG).


What is the value chain of Aerosol cans?

The value chain of aerosol cans is all about supply and demand. Aerosol cans are necessary for most jobs that require spray paint, or cleaning supplies. The value will depend on what product is being used in the cans.


Are there any restrictions on checking aerosol cans in baggage?

Yes, there are restrictions on checking aerosol cans in baggage. Aerosol cans are generally allowed in checked baggage if they are less than 18 ounces and are used for personal care or toiletry items. However, aerosol cans containing flammable materials are not allowed in checked baggage. It is recommended to check with the airline for specific guidelines before packing aerosol cans in your luggage.


What is BR2CF2?

BR2CF2 is the chemical formula for dibromodifluoromethane, a halogenated hydrocarbon that is used as a refrigerant. It is a colorless gas with a faint ethereal odor, and is commonly known by its trade name, Halon 1202. It is used in fire suppression systems and as a propellant in aerosol cans.


What is the gas in aerosol cans?

The aerosol-can uses compressed gas as a propellant.Since the product is liquid at room temperature, it is simply poured in before the can is sealed. The propellant, on the other hand, must be pumped in under high pressure after the can is sealed. When the propellent is kept under high enough pressure, it doesn't have any room to expand into a gas. It stays in liquid form.When the button is pressed the pressurized gas pushes the liquid product, as well as some of the liquid propellant, up the tube to the nozzle. Some cans, such as spray-paint cans, have a ball bearing inside. If you shake the can, the rattling ball bearing helps to mix up the propellant and the product, so the product is pushed out in a fine mist.Up until the 1980s, a lot of liquefied-gas aerosol cans used chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) as a propellant. After scientists concluded that CFCs were harmful to the ozone layer, 70 nations signed the Montreal Protocol, an agreement to phase out CFC use over the next decade. Today, almost all aerosol cans contain alternative propellants, such as liquefied petroleum gas, which do not pose as serious a threat to the environment.


Why are deodorants not allowed on submarines?

Aerosol deodorants aren't allowed because the propellant used displaces oxygen, and is therefore considered an atmospheric contaminant. However, stick deodorants are allowed (and encouraged).