MEDICAL OXYGEN

Medical gases include all packaged gases used for patient health. There are 3 types based on their categories:

– MEDICINAL GAS

– MEDICAL DEVICE GAS

– PURE AND MIXED GAS FOR LABORATORIES AND ANALYSES.

Characteristics and Usage Data

I- Characteristics

• Diatomic gaseous body constituting by volume one fifth of the Earth’s atmosphere and necessary for respiration.

• Its production is based on the cryogenic separation of air components.

• Chemical formula: O2

• Right-hand threaded fittings

• AIRGAZ cylinder capacity: 7.5 m3

• Refill pressure: 150 bars at 25c

• Purity: 99.5% II- Medical – laboratory

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