Nitrogen is a chemical element first discovered and separated from air in 1772 by Daniel Rutherford, a Scottish physician. It has an atomic number of 7 (which means each nitrogen atom has 7 protons) and is represented by the letter N in the periodic table of elements. The name of this substance, however, is credited to Antoine Laurent Lavoisier, a French chemist, who called it azote (meaning ‘without life’). (more…)
Top 5 Interesting Things You Should Know About Nitrogen
Nitrogen is a chemical element first discovered and separated from air in 1772 by Daniel Rutherford, a Scottish physician. It has an atomic number of 7 (which means each nitrogen atom has 7 protons) and is represented by the letter N in the periodic table of elements. The name of this substance, however, is credited to Antoine Laurent Lavoisier, a French chemist, who called it azote (meaning ‘without life’). (more…)
Common Uses Of Helium Gas
Uses of Helium
Helium gas is used in medicine, scientific research, for blimp inflation, party balloons as well as having welding applications. Helium gas is incredibly useful and important to industries worldwide.
This blog will explain some of the most common (yet important) uses of helium to help you to understand why the earth’s helium reserves need to be closely monitored. We will look at what helium is, its use in medicine and welding and where helium is found. (more…)
The Importance of Cooking Gas At Festivals
For a lot of people, festivals are one of the highlights of summer, if not the whole year! No matter where you have decided to go, you get to forget about work for a while and have the time of your life!
There are many obvious items that you need to take along with you to festivals – beverages being at the top of most individuals list! However, one appliance many forget to take is cooking gas. This is a great tool that can save you from spending a large amount of money on food at festivals.
There are many people who do not want to spend money on food 2-3 times a day, and would prefer cooking themselves. (more…)
The Uses of Propane in Everyday Use
A gas which a three-carbon alkane, the molecular formula C3H8 (Carbon-Hydrogen) has a standard temperature and pressure but is also compressible into a transportable liquid. (more…)
The Best Ways to Store Your Gas Bottle
Gas bottles are great for portable heating, and here in Britain, we love nothing more than being warm. Gas bottles are also great for the summers when you want a barbeque on a hot day, (more…)
The Welding Process: What Can be the Outcome?
Welding can be a platform for many great projects and products, with the outcome being a creative and practical work of art. Whether a beginner or an expert, you can create things that we use every day.
The act of welding can be particularly dangerous if the right precautions aren’t taken. Since many of the common welding processes and procedures involve an open flame or an electric arc, the risk of burns from the fire is high. (more…)
The Most Important Types of Welding
The first types of welding can be dated as far back as the Bronze and Iron Ages, when the art of forge welding was introduced to create various objects and structures found all around the world, such as the Iron Pillar of Delhi. (more…)
Hydroponics: Why is it Beneficial for Cities?
Hydroponics has been around for centuries, with Francis Bacon publishing a piece of growing plants without the necessity of soil in the early 17th century. (more…)
Is Gas the Fuel of the Future?
As a planet, we are often told that we are too reliant on unsustainable fuel sources. With many industries looking into other ways which they can operate without harming the environment, it’s got a lot of people questioning whether fuel sources can adapt in the same way (more…)
Propylene Fuel Gas – An Acetylene Alternative
Propylene gas, also known as propene, has the chemical forumla C3H6. Acetylene gas has the chemical formula C2H2 and is the simplest alkyne that is available; alkynes are hydrocarbons that have at least one carbon-carbon triple bond. Whilst both can be used for welding at Adams Gas we sell propylene gas. Buy 2L propylene gas or 20L propylene gas from Adams Gas. (more…)
What Are the Health Benefits of Camping?
Getting away from the hustle and bustle of city life can be a wonderful thing for your mind and body. All you need to do is go camping! (more…)
