NITROGEN N2
General Characteristics
Nitrogen is a colorless, odorless, nontoxic, nonflammable gas that is lighter than air. It is shipped in steel cylinders under high pressure.
Physical Information
Molecular Weight
28.013
Flammability Limits in air
Nonflammable
Specific Gravity,
Gas @ 70&degF(21.1&degC),
1 atm(Air=1)
0.96
Liquid Density @ Boiling Point
50.47lb/ft^3 (808.5g/l)
Density, Gas @ 70&degF(21.1&degC), 1 atm
0.0725lbs/ft^3 (1.16g/l)
Specific Volume, Gas @ 70&degF(21.1&degC), 1 atm
13.8ft^3/lb (0.862l/g)
Boiling Point @ 1 atm
-320.4&degF (-195.8&degC)
Critical Temperature
-232.8&degF (-147.1&degC)
Critical Pressure
492.45 psia (33.96 bar)
Toxicity
Non-Toxic, asphyxiant only