Uses & Safety of Liquid Nitrogen

Liquid nitrogen is nitrogen that is cold enough to exist in liquid form. It is often used as a cryogenic liquid. Liquid nitrogen is sometimes denoted as LN2, LN, or LIN. The normal boiling point of LN2 is -195.795° C. LIN is used to preserve several things, the most often use is preserving biological samples. If LN is poured in a well-insulated container, it can keep things cold indefinitely, for whatever length of time the user wants, even in the case of a power blackout.

There are numerous other applications that require low temperatures. Cryogenic temperatures are needed in a lot of biological, physical and chemical experiments. Several modern superconductors, as well as electronic devices, work at a temperature of Liquid Nitrogen. A lot of specialized construction and manufacturing techniques use LIN for their process. For example, adding liquid nitrogen is a well-established technique used for an expeditious cooling of concrete.

Precautions to be taken while using Liquid Nitrogen

Taking these precautions while using LIN is of utmost importance :

  1. As LIN is extremely cold, it can cause frostbite if it gets in contact with any living tissue. So, the user should wear apt safety gear to prevent inhalation or contact with the cold vapor.
  2. The phase alteration from liquid to gas generates a lot of pressure. So, the sealed container having LIN should not be enclosed because it may lead to an explosion or bursting. MVS Engineering Pvt. Ltd. offers Liquid Nitrogen systems in American Collaboration with Cryomech (USA) – world’s largest Gifford-McMahon type small capacity liquefication systems.For more safety tips and for quality liquid nitrogen or Nitrogen gas generator, MVS team will provide you with all details.