What is Oxygen Gas (O₂)? What are the Dangers? How to Detect it?
What is Oxygen Gas (O₂)
Oxygen gas (O₂) is a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas that makes up about 21% of our atmosphere. It mainly exists in nature as molecules formed by the combination of two oxygen atoms. Oxygen is vital for respiration and plays a critical role in many industrial processes.
Oxygen is found not only in the atmosphere but also in oceans, lakes and rivers dissolved in water. It is also abundant in the structure of the earth’s crust, soil and living organisms. About 89% of water (H₂O), which is vital for living beings, and about 65% of the human body is composed of oxygen.
Use Areas of Oxygen Gas in Industry
Oxygen is a key component in many industrial processes. In the metallurgy sector, it is used in steel production and metal processing to increase combustion efficiency. In the chemical industry, it plays an important role in many chemical reactions, while in the healthcare industry, it is vital in applications such as surgeries, intensive care and oxygen therapies. Oxygen support is also critical in specialized fields such as aviation, space studies and diving.
What are the Hazards of Oxygen Gas?
An uncontrolled increase or decrease in oxygen gas in confined spaces can pose various risks. In the event of oxygen deficiency, workers risk dizziness, loss of consciousness and suffocation.
On the other hand, an excess of oxygen is also dangerous. Oxygen concentrations above the normal level (21%) can cause combustible materials to burn much faster and more violently. This can result in serious fire or explosion hazards.
Oxygen poisoning is caused by prolonged inhalation of pure oxygen under high pressure. This can occur especially in diving or medical applications and can cause damage to the lungs and central nervous system.
How is Oxygen Gas Detected?
Accurate and continuous monitoring of oxygen gas is critical for occupational safety. Oxygen levels are usually measured by gas detectors with electrochemical sensor technology. These detectors ensure that oxygen levels in the environment remain within the safe range (19.5% – 23.5%) and protect workers by detecting potential hazards in advance.
The GDSFX Oxygen Gas Detector, which we offer as Karf&Scoot, detects oxygen gas quickly, reliably and precisely thanks to its electrochemical sensors. With its robust body and high performance, it detects accurately even in harsh industrial conditions, maximizes the safety of your business and protects your employees from potential hazards.
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