As the economy slows down so does the demand for rare gases. During the last 12 months demand for xenon (Xe) declined almost 40 percent and demand for krypton (Kr) fell by about 30 percent.
A range of new uses for the noble gas xenon has boosted its profile along with its demand at a time when supplies have been crimped thanks to the ongoing economic recession. With that in mind, users are paying more...
Laboratory gases will always play a significant role in the everyday life of anyone working in any lab. A gas chromatograph (GC) or a mass spectrometer (MS) is just a sizable paperweight without gases.
The 2009 National Hydrogen Conference and Expo was held in Columbia, SC from March 31 – April 3. Speakers and presenters from around the world converged in the capital city of a state known for its proactive legislation and support...
Aging acetylene cylinders have long been a headache for distributor operations managers and compliance personnel. Their unique composition and the volatility of their contents require that they be handled with the utmost care throughout their lifespan.
The challenge presently faced by the welding industry is a major shortage of skilled welders in the United States. With approximately 500,000 welders in the workforce, the average welder today is in his or her mid-fifties and nearing retirement.
Developing solutions that are both innovative and sustainable is nothing new for this 107-year-old company. Air Liquide has long worked to develop technologies and sustainable solutions that optimize the use of air and the planet’s natural resources, while...
In 1883, Rudolf Ehrenfried Buse began producing mineral water and carbon dioxide from a spring in Gerolstein (Germany, Eifel), laying the foundation for the modern day company bearing his name, BUSE.
Air Liquide (www.airliquide.com) will invest around EUR 10 million in Australia in a carbon dioxide recovery unit. The Australian market for carbon dioxide utilizes about 200,000 tons per year (tpy). The market for CO2 has been growing by four percent annually, driven by...
Carbon sequestration is a catch-all term for the capture of harmful carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, principally from coal-fired power and industrial plants, and subsequent transport for eventual storage or use in industrial or energy applications.
