Nitrogen
Colorless, odorless, nonflammable, inert gas.
Download SDS: P-4631
GRADES & SIZES
Nitrogen is available in gas form in high pressure steel or aluminum cylinders. In liquid form, Nitrogen is available in low pressure units or bulk. Our most popular sizes and grades are below. Don’t see what you need? Send us a message and we’ll get back to you in 1 day.
AVAILABILITY
Nitrogen is available for purchase with a new cylinder or for exchange at any of our 8 Front Range General Air locations. Business customers can purchase Nitrogen in a store, request delivery, and receive bulk quantities.
Popular Sizes
| Size | Volume | CGA | Full Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Steel | 310CF | 590 | 2200 |
| #2 Steel | 234CF | ||
| #4 Aluminum | 125CF | ||
| #5 Steel | 80CF | ||
| #6 Steel | 60CF |
Trace Impurities
| Nitrogen | O2 | H2O | THC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99.999% | <1 ppm | <1 ppm | <1 ppm |
Popular Sizes
| Size | Volume | CGA | Full Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Steel | 304CF | 580 | 2200 |
| Nitrogen | O2 | H2O | THC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99.998% | <4 ppm | <3 ppm | <1 ppm |
Popular Sizes
| Size | Volume | CGA | Full Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Ultra High Pressure Steel | 505CF | 677 | 6000 |
| #1 Steel | 304CF | 580 | 2200 |
| #2 Steel | 263CF |
Trace Impurities
| Nitrogen | O2 | H2O |
|---|---|---|
| 99.998% | <5 ppm | <3 ppm |
Popular Sizes
| Size | Volume | CGA | Full Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Steel | 304CF | 580 | 2200 |
| #2 Steel | 263CF |
Trace Impurities
| Nitrogen | O2 | H2O |
|---|---|---|
| 99.90% | <6 ppm | <3 ppm |
Popular Sizes
| Size | Volume | CGA | Full Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liquid Portable Unit | 196L | 580 | 350 MAX |
| #1 Ultra High Pressure Steel | 505CF | 677 | 6000 |
| #1 Steel | 304CF | 580 | 2200 |
| #2 Steel | 230CF | ||
| #4 Steel | 115CF | ||
| #5 Steel | 82CF | ||
| #6 Steel | 65CF | ||
| #7 Steel | 20CF |
Trace Impurities
| Nitrogen | O2 | H2O |
|---|---|---|
| 99.00% | <1 ppm | <40 ppm |
Popular Sizes
| Size | Volume | CGA | Full Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liquid Portable Unit | 196L | 580 | 350 MAX |
| HH (#1) | 304CF | 2200 | |
| H (#2) | 230CF | ||
| M (#4) | 115CF | ||
| Q (#5) | 82CF |
Trace Impurities
| Nitrogen | O2 | CO | Identity Test | Odor Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99.0% | <1 ppm | <10 ppm | Pass | Pass |
Common Applications
- Food packaging
- Light bulb production
- Electronics (soldering)
- Pharmaceuticals
- Lasers
- Cryopreservation
- Cryotherapy
- Cooling applications
- HVAC industry
- Ice Cream (delicious)
- Flash freezing
- Purging, carrier, and blanket gas
- Fire suppression,
- Tire filling systems
- Beverage dispensing
- Calibrating instrumentation (e.g., air quality monitoring)
- Cryogen to preserve blood, tissue, and other biologic specimens
- Freeze and destroy diseased tissue.
- Blanket gas for the production of medicine
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Nitrogen used in food preservation?
Nitrogen prevents oxidative damage that leads to food spoiling.
What is the difference between NF and USP?
NF (National Formulary) and USP (United States Pharmacopeia) designations indicate that the product is safe for medical use. They were two separate regulatory bodies that merged in the 1970s. Some medical gases are designated NF, some are USP, and some are the merged USP-NF. NF, USP, and USP-NF gases are all regulated by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration).