Nitrogen

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS No 7727-37-9; Nitroogenium; Stick gas

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Nitrogen is a colorless, tasteless and odorless gas. It is non-flammable and extremely inert. Nitrogen occurs naturally as a component of air, in some sources and volcanic gases, bound in nitrates and numerous organic compounds.

Field of application/useThis section has been translated automatically.

Food additive (E 941)

Packing gas, propellant gas

Strong cooling of food in direct contact. In addition, nitrogen is used in the food industry to slow down the oxygen-related degradation processes of food.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer