Oxygen constitutes approximately by 21 % of the air. It is a colorless, odorless gas. Oxygen is supplied both as liquid and as compressed gas.
Applications
The principal uses of oxygen stems from its strong oxidizing and life sustaining properties. It is used in medicine for therapeutic purposes.
• Steel making
• Metal cutting
• Oxidation
• Production of Fuels and chemicals
• Glass making
• Breathing
• Bleaching
