12-07952. Producer Gas [Archived]

Nomenclature

Blow gas.

Description and references

Obtained by blowing air and steam through incandescent coke. Composition: 14% CO2; 10% CO; 75% N2; 1% Ar.

Caution

Asphyxiant.

Use

In the manuf of ammonia as source of nitrogen.

Status

This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update.