Production
The inert gases are obtained by fractional distillation of air. For specialized applications, purified nitrogen gas may be produced by specialized generators on-site. They are often used aboard chemical tankers and product carriers (smaller vessels). Benchtop nitrogen generators are also available for laboratories.
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