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
usage data
