At Airgas, we understand specialty gases and what you need to successfully achieve accurate results. ALPHAGAZ 1 with SMARTOP Grade Nitrogen exceeds the purity recommendations of most laboratory instrument manufacturers and is ideal for any analytical and process control applications. In addition to guaranteed purity and consistency, ALPHAGAZ 1 comes equipped with SMARTOP cylinder valve technology that protects gas purity and helps you better manage gas use and improve safety. With a unique ergonomic top, visible on/off levers and at-a-glance cylinder content readings, your team always knows when the cylinder is open and how much gas you have left. See the Argon pages under the Pure Gases Tab on the Menu of our Specialty Gas & Equipment Catalog for detailed gas purity information.
Airgas operates its own dedicated blending facilities as well as maintains a national network of blending technology to ensure accurate, consistent production.
Individual or Batch Certificate of Analysis available upon request.
Applications
Nitrogen is used in Manufacturing and Metal Fabrication as an effective way to prevent oxidation and provides a safe, inert atmosphere that “sweeps” off gases produced by furnaces.
Nitrogen is also used as an assist gas for laser cutting and enhances plasma cutting.
Nitrogen can be used as a pressurizing agent in Energy sector pipelines.
Chilling to freezing, nitrogen plays an important role throughout the entire refrigeration, food packaging and preservation process.
Nitrogen is used in the Automotive industry as both a safety component in airbags and as a versatile welding gas in automotive manufacturing.
Safety
Always use in accordance with the Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Cylinder must be stored and used in an upright, secured position in a well-ventilated or monitored area.
Always follow local fire code requirements when storing gas cylinders.
Caution: For industrial use only. Not for human consumption or for drug or medical use.
Certificate of Conformance available upon request
Batch Analysis or individual Certificate of Analysis available at additional nominal charge
May form explosive acetylides in the presence of copper, mercury, or silver
Major Hazards: Suffocation, High pressure, compressed gas
Specifications
Sizes may vary by location. Contact your local Airgas representative or local branch location for availability in your area.
