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Can compressed nitrogen explode

Updated: 8/9/2023
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16y ago

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Yes, but it is a mechanical explosion and not a chemical one. The pressure of the gas cause the gas to store mechanical energy. And if circumstances permit, like a weakening to failure of a compressed gas cylinder with high pressure nitrogen in it, there will be a mechanical explosion. Such things have been known to occur - with catastrophic results. Nitrogen will not burn in the conventional sense, so it won't explode like, say, hydrogen.

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Oxygen can be compressed and using a diving situation either in a mix with other gases such as in normal air or special mixes i.e. Trimix, Nitrox etc. Or it could be compressed and used on its own. Compressed oxygen on its own is usually only used in rebreathers where the exhaled gas is reoxygenated.

In short, oxygen can be compressed on its own or with other gases for use in Scuba diving

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Oxygen no, the cylinder yes if is damaged or heated.

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