HYDROGEN (H2)

General: 

Hydrogen is colorless, odorless, tasteless, flammable and non- toxic. It exists as a gas at ambient temperature and atmospheric pressure. It is the lightest gas known, with a density approximately 0.07 that of air.

Properties

• Flammable and can be an asphyxiant.

Specifications

• Industrial grade 

  99.995%

• Purified grade 

  99.999%

Applications

• Hydrogen is widely used by refineries, petrochemical, and bulk chemical facilities for hydro treating, catalytic reforming and hydrocracking.

• Hydrogen is used in chemical production, such as dyes, catalysts, flavors, pesticides, halogen organics, plastic and synthetic fibers, specialty chemicals, and petroleum.

• As a gaseous cooling medium in nuclear reactors.

• Used by metallurgical companies in the production of their products, such as heat-treating, metal production, and welding and cutting.

• Food companies use hydrogen to Hydrogenate fats, oils and fatty acids to control various physical and chemical properties.

• Used by glass manufacturers as a protective atmosphere.

• Hydrogen is used in electronic manufacturing.