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G-8.4: Safe Practices for the Production of Nitrous Oxide From Ammonium Nitrate

Abstract

Nitrous oxide (N2O) has been produced and distributed by the industrial gases industry for many years. It is mainly used for medical purposes (anesthesia). It is also used in the food and electronic industries.

This publication serves the interest of all who could in any way be associated or concerned with nitrous oxide manufacturing from the thermal decomposition of ammonium nitrate. It also serves to acquaint persons not versed in ammonium nitrate and nitrous oxide technology with those factors considered important to health and safety.

This publication applies to safety in the design, construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of nitrous oxide plants using ammonium nitrate technology. Emphasis is placed on equipment, operational and maintenance features that are particular to nitrous oxide plants.
For details of publications covering the safe practices for storage and handling of nitrous oxide see CGA G-8.3, Safe Practices for Storage and Handling of Nitrous Oxide and CGA G-8.1, Standard for Nitrous Oxide Systems at Customer Sites.

This publication is not applicable to the process of production of nitrous oxide from other raw materials but may be used as a guideline for the purification, drying, compression, liquefaction, and storage as applicable.

Nitrous oxide emissions during production are not covered by the scope of this publication, for information, see EIGA Doc 112, Environmental Impacts of Nitrous Oxide Plants.

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Properties

Edition:
3
Published:
August 2024
Status:
Available To the Public
Size:
18 pages
Publisher:
CGA
Special Attributes:
Harmonized
Notes:
Harmonized with EIGA Doc 175
Committee:
Bulk Distribution Equipment and Standards

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Category
Gases     Standards & Guidelines
Keywords
nitrous oxide
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