Chlorine(CL) is a toxic gas greenish yellow gas with a characteristic odour. Chlorine combines directly with nearly all elements. Chlorine is a respiratory irritant. CL irritates the mucous membranes and the liquid burns the skin. CL is detectable in concentrations of as low as 0.2 parts per million (ppm), and by smell at 3 ppm. […]
Ammonia is composed of Nitrogen and Hydrogen. It is a colourless gas with a characteristic pungent smell. Ammonia (NH3) is one of the most commonly produced industrial chemicals. NH3 is very toxic and also flammable with an LEL of 16% Anhydrous Ammonia gas is lighter than air and will rise however in the presence of […]
Oxygen (O2) is one of the main components for air and occurs normally at 20.9% in the atmosphere at sea level. The Oxygen in the air is mainly produced by algae and plants. Oxygen is essential for life, particularly human life. The measurement of O2 as a percentage can be misleading. For example there will […]
