From foremost physics at CERN to the development of technologies, gases are intrinsically involved in the research sector, as Tony Wheatley explains.
The gas phase of matter has always held a fascination that the other more tangible phases lack, in that it is usually invisible and unless contained, quickly dissipates and is ‘gone’.
The chemical and physical properties of gases are exploited in a broad range of different fields and the industry supplying these gases has developed techniques of purification, blending, packaging, storage and distribution to cater for many diverse requirements.
In addition to these indispensible services in support of research activities worldwide, industrial gas suppliers are at the core of several high profile research projects, three of which are featured in this article.
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