Packaged Gases

Packaged gasesApplications and services SIAD S.p.A.I-24126 Bergamo - Via San Bernardino, 92Tel. +39 035 328111 - Fax +39 035 315486www.siad.com - siad@siad.comTechnical PropertiesProduct: acetyleneChemical formula: C2H2Purity level: = 99.0%Relative density (air = 1): 0.9Aspect: colourless gasOdour: ethereal, sweetishLimit of inflammability in air: 2.0 ÷ 82%Applications• Welding and cutting (autogenous energy);• production of lampback;• flaming out.CONVERSION TABLE1 m3 = 1.074 kg1 kg = 0.931 m3m3: gaseous at 15 °C and 98 kPa(735.5 mm Hg)ACETYLENESIAD PACKAGED GASESCautionHighly flammable and explosive. It can cause asphyxia in high concentrations.METHODS OF DELIVERY - dissolved in solventIn cylinderscapacity outside diameter height* gross weight* contained gas**l H2O mm mm kg kg14 168 965 30 - 30.32 2.4 - 2.820 203 965 42.5 - 43.0 3.5 - 4.040 227 1370 71.0 - 72.0 7.0 - 8.050 227 1680 86.3 - 87.6 8.7 - 10* gross weight including valve, covercap, acetone and porous mass** according to the legislation in force in the different countriesOther capacities are available upon requestIn packs of cylinderscylinders dimensions (LxWxH) gross weight** contained gas**No. mm kg kg16 1030x1030x1645 1578 - 1598 140 - 160** according to the legislation in force in the different countriesOther capacities are available upon requestCylinder colour:body grey RAL 7031shoulder reddish brown RAL 3009(European Norm UNI-EN 1089-3)(old colour)body grey RAL 7015shoulder orange RAL 2004Oxygen, nitrogen, argon, carbondioxide, hydrogen and many manymore: whether obtained from thea t m o s p h e r e t h r o u g h p hy s i c a lprocesses or recovered by productioncycles, gases are fundamentalelements of technical progress in thismodern era.From the food to the automobileindus t r i es , f rom chemis t r y tometallurgy, from metal fabrication toe n v i r o n m e n t a l a n d m e d i c a lapplications, gases are used in all theproduction processes.Founded in Bergamo in 1927, SIAD isa leading Group in the gases sector:industr ial, specialty and medicalgases, technology, p lants andservices all gas-related.Operating in Italy with a network ofstrategical ly placed production,distribution and sales centres and inEurope in eight different Countries,SIAD international presence isstrengthened by the joint-venture withthe multinational Praxair, one of thelargest in the gases sector.SIAD Group is also active in othermarkets connected with the world ofgases: welding and industrial goods,gas production plants, compressorsand automation, healthcare.Since 1927, SIAD is driven on by acontinuos quest for quality, technologyand innovation. As results of thisc o n s t a n t c o m m i t m e n t a n d acontinuous refinement of productionmethods, high quality is the elementthat distinguishes SIAD industrialgases by offer ing products andservices of an irreproachable level.For further information: www.siad.comTechnical PropertiesProduct: mix of N2 and O2Relative density (air = 1): 1Aspect: colourless gasOdour: odourless gasLimit of inflammability in air: not applicableApplications• Respiration;• gas chromatography;• atomic absorption;• zero gas in instrument calibration.AIRCONVERSION TABLE1 m3 = 1.186 kg = 1.351 l1 kg = 0.843 m3 = 1.144 l1 l = 0.740 m3 = 0.874 kgm3: gaseous at 15 °C and 98 kPa(735.5 mm Hg)l: unit of volume in the liquid stateCylinder colour:body grey RAL 7031shoulder white+black RAL 9005+RAL 9010(European Norm UNI-EN 1089-3)(old colour)body grey RAL 7015shoulder white and blackMETHODS OF DELIVERY - gaseousIn cylinderscapacity outside diameter height* gross weight* contained gasl H2O mm mm kg m314 168 960 23.3 2.820 203 960 34.2 4.050 227 1680 70.0 10.0* with valve and cover capOther capacities are available upon requestIn packs of cylinderscylinders dimensions (LxWxH) gross weight contained gasNo. mm kg m316 1030x1030x1935 1550 160Other capacities are available upon requestCautionOxidant. It supports combustion.AMMONIATechnical PropertiesProduct: ammoniaChemical formula: NH3Purity level: = 99.7%Relative density (air = 1): 0.597Aspect: colourless gasOdour: pungentLimit of inflammability in air: 15 ÷ 28%Applications• In the metallurgical industry, as hydrogen carrier for heat treatment;• in the chemical industry, as chemical reagent to produce nitric acid,polyamides and fertilisers;• as refrigerant, because of its high latent heat of evaporation;• in the electronic industry, as process gas in manufacturing of semiconductordevices.CONVERSION TABLE1 m3 = 0.708 kg = 1.000 l1 kg = 1.413 m3 = 1.413 l1 l = 1.000 m3 = 0.708 kgm3: gaseous at 15 °C and 98 kPa(735.5 mm Hg)l: unit of volume in the liquid stateCautionIt attacks eyes, lungs and skin; it’s toxic when inhaled.Cylinder colour:body grey RAL 7031shoulder yellow RAL 1018(European Norm UNI-EN 1089-3)(old colour)body grey RAL 7015shoulder green RAL 6001METHODS OF DELIVERY - gaseousIn cylinderscapacity outside diameter height* gross weight* contained gasl H2O mm mm kg kg40 315 800 41 20* with valveOther capacities are available upon requestTechnical PropertiesProduct: carbon dioxideChemical formula: CO2Purity level: = 99.5%Relative density (air = 1): 1.529Aspect: colourless gasOdour: odourless gasLimit of inflammability in air: not inflammableApplications• In the food and beverage industry, for thermo-regulation, catering, modifiedatmosphere packaging, food freezing and chilling, beverage carbonationand transport of refrigerated products;• in the environmental sector, for water treatment, blasting and regenerationof water wells.• in the nurseries, for nourishment of plants;• in the metallurgical industry, for heat treatment of alloys.CARBON DIOXIDECONVERSION TABLE1 m3 = 1.813 kg = 2.391 l1 kg = 0.552 m3 = 1.319 l1 l = 0.431 m3 = 0.758 kgm3: gaseous at 15 °C and 98 kPa(735.5 mm Hg)l: unit of volume in the liquid stateCautionMaximum concentrations of free carbon dioxide in working areas must not begreater than 0.5%. Furthermore, contact with the product in the liquid or solidphases can cause cold or freezing burns.METHODS OF DELIVERY - liquefiedIn cylinderscapacity outside diameter height* gross weight* contained gasl H2O mm mm kg kg14 168 960 30.0 10.520 203 960 44.5 15.027 203 1230 54.5 20.240 203 1670 77.0 30.050 227 1680 98.0 37.5* with valve and cover capOther capacities are available upon request In packs of cylinderscylinders dimensions (LxWxH) gross weight contained gasNo. mm kg kg16 1030x1030x1935 1710 480Other capacities are available upon request In tanksCapacity l:1.400 - 3.000 - 6.000 - 12.000 - 22.000 - 32.000 - 50.000Cylinder colour:body grey RAL 7031shoulder grey RAL 7037(European Norm UNI-EN 1089-3)(old colour)body grey RAL 7031shoulder yellow RAL 7037ARGONCONVERSION TABLE1 m3 = 1.636 kg = 1.172 l1 kg = 0.611 m3 = 0.718 l1 l = 0.853 m3 = 1.396 kgm3: gaseous at 15 °C and 98 kPa(735.5 mm Hg)l: unit of volume in the liquid stateCautionIt can cause asphyxia in high concentrations. Furthermore, contact with theliquid product can cause cold and freezing burns.Cylinder colour:body grey RAL 7031shoulder dark green RAL 6001(European Norm UNI-EN 1089-3)(old colour)body grey RAL 7015shoulder purple RAL 3005Technical PropertiesProduct: argonChemical formula: ArPurity level: = 99.996%Relative density (air = 1): 1.38Aspect: colourless gasOdour: odourless gasLimit of inflammability in air: not inflammableApplications• In the metallurgical industry, for degassing of molten aluminium, agitationand chemical homogenization of molten metals, heat treatment of metals,melting of tin and zinc.METHODS OF DELIVERY - gaseousIn cylinderscapacity outside diameter height* gross weight* contained gasl H2O mm mm kg m314 168 960 25.0 3.120 203 960 36.7 4.450 227 1680 75.7 10.8* with valve and cover capOther capacities are available upon request In packs of cylinderscylinders dimensions (LxWxH) gross weight contained gasNo. mm kg m316 1030x1030x1935 1642.7 172.8Other capacities are available upon requestliquefied and refrigeratedIn tanksCapacity l:1.400 - 3.000 - 6.000 - 12.000 - 22.000 - 32.000 - 50.000HYDROGENTechnical PropertiesProduct: hydrogenChemical formula: H2Purity level: = 99.8%Relative density (air = 1): 0.07Aspect: colourless gasOdour: odourless gasLimit of inflammability in air: 4 ÷ 75%Applications • In the food industry, to hydrogenate fats;• in the chemical and petrochemical industry, for the production of gasoline;• in the metallurgical industry, for heat treatment and reduction processes.CONVERSION TABLE1 m3 = 0.082 kg = 1.163 l1 kg = 12.12 m3 = 14.10 l1 l = 0.859 m3 = 0.071 kgm3: gaseous at 15 °C and 98 kPa(735.5 mm Hg)l: unit of volume in the liquid stateCautionHighly flammable. Furthermore, in high concentrations, it can cause asphyxia.Cylinder colour:body grey RAL 7031shoulder red RAL 3000(European Norm UNI-EN 1089-3)(old colour)body grey RAL 7015shoulder red RAL 3000METHODS OF DELIVERY - gaseousIn cylinderscapacity outside diameter height* gross weight* contained gasl H2O mm mm kg m314 168 960 20.5 2.820 203 960 30.2 4.050 227 1680 59.5 10.0* with valve and cover capOther capacities are available upon requestIn packs of cylinderscylinders dimensions (LxWxH) gross weight contained gasNo. mm kg m316 1030x1030x1935 1373 160Other capacities are available upon requestTechnical PropertiesProduct: heliumChemical formula: HePurity level: = 99.998%Relative density (air = 1): 0.138Aspect: colourless gasOdour: odourless gasLimit of inflammability in air: not inflammableApplications• Gas chromatography;• air balloons;• lasers;• electronic industry;• studies and research.HELIUMCONVERSION TABLE1 m3 = 0.164 kg = 1.316 l1 kg = 6.106 m3 = 8.000 l1 l = 0.759 m3 = 0.125 kgm3: gaseous at 15 °C and 98 kPa(735.5 mm Hg)l: unit of volume in the liquid stateCylinder colour:body grey RAL 7031shoulder brown RAL 8008(European Norm EN 1089-3)(old colour)body grey RAL 7015shoulder brown RAL 8007 CautionIt can cause asphyxia in high concentrations.METHODS OF DELIVERY - gaseousIn cylinderscapacity outside diameter height* gross weight* contained gasl H2O mm mm kg m314 168 960 20.5 2.820 203 960 30.2 4.050 227 1680 59.5 10.0* with valve and cover capOther capacities are available upon requestIn packs of cylinderscylinders dimensions (LxWxH) gross weight contained gasNo. mm kg m316 1030x1030x1935 1386 160Other capacities are available upon requestliquefiedIn “DEWAR” tanksTechnical PropertiesProduct: oxygenChemical formula: O2Purity level: = 99.5%Densità relativa (aria = 1): 1.1Aspect: colourless gasOdour: odourless gasLimit of inflammability in air: not applicableApplications • In the food industry, for the breeding and transport of fish;• in the environmental sector, for water treatment (MIXFLO® system) and for thechemical oxidation with ozone;• in the glass industry, for melting of glass and frits;• in the metallurgical industry (cupolas, arc and rotary furnaces).OXYGENCONVERSION TABLE1 m3 = 1.311 kg = 1.147 l1 kg = 0.763 m3 = 0.876 l1 l = 0.872 m3 = 1.142 kgm3: gaseous at 15 °C and 98 kPa(735.5 mm Hg)l: unit of volume in the liquid stateCautionOxidant. It strongly increases combustion. Furthermore, contact with the liquidproduct can provoke cold and freezing burns.METHODS OF DELIVERY - gaseousIn cylinderscapacity outside diameter height* gross weight* contained gasl H2O mm mm kg m314 168 960 24 3.020 203 960 35.4 4.550 227 1680 71.7 10.5* with valve and cover capOther capacities are available upon requestIn packs of cylinderscylinders dimensions (LxWxH) gross weight contained gasNo. mm kg m316 1030x1030x1935 1580 168Other capacities are available upon requestliquefiedIn tanksCapacity l:1.400 - 3.000 - 6.000 - 12.000 - 22.000 - 32.000 - 50.000Cylinder colour:body grey RAL 7031shoulder white RAL 9010(European Norm UNI-EN 1089-3)(old colour)body grey RAL 7015shoulder white RAL 9010Technical PropertiesProduct: nitrogenChemical formula: N2Purity level: = 99.9%Densità relativa (aria = 1): 0.97Aspect: colourless gasOdour: odourless gasLimit of inflammability in air: not inflammableApplications• Stripping, inertization, packaging and deep-freezing;• condensation of solvents, regeneration, inertization of chemical reactors,extrusion of plastic materials;• thermo-regulation and grinding in a inert atmosphere;• cryodeburring, cryogrinding and metallic braiding of rubber tubes;• forming of bottles;• heat treatment, injection into molten metals, cold shrink fitting and extrusion.NITROGENCONVERSION TABLE1 m3 = 1.147 kg = 1.418 l1 kg = 0.872 m3 = 1.236 l1 l = 0.705 m3 = 0.809 kgm3: gaseous at 15 °C and 98 kPa(735.5 mm Hg)l: unit of volume in the liquid stateCylinder colour:body grey RAL 7031shoulder black RAL 9005(European Norm UNI-EN 1089-3)(old colour)body grey RAL 7015shoulder black RAL 9005METHODS OF DELIVERY - gaseousIn cylinderscapacity outside diameter height* gross weight* contained gasl H2O mm mm kg m314 168 960 23.2 2.820 203 960 34 4.050 227 1680 69.5 10.0* with valve and cover capOther capacities are available upon requestIn packs of cylinderscylinders dimensions (LxWxH) gross weight contained gasNo. mm kg m316 1030x1030x1935 1544 160Other capacities are available upon requestliquefied and refrigeratedIn tanksCapacity l:1.400 - 3.000 - 6.000 - 12.000 - 22.000 - 32.000 - 50.000CautionIt can cause asphyxia in high concentrations. Furthermore, contact with theliquid product can cause cold and freezing burns.