LIQUID NITROGEN

FACTS

• Clear
• Produces a vapor
• Boils at 77 °K
• Nontoxic
• Odorless

FACTS

• Rapid phase changes
• As liquid nitrogen content increases, oxygen in the air decreases
• Can damage skin tissues

AVIATION FUEL

FACTS

• Density: 0.81 kg/L
• Contains mostly hydrocarbons
• Distillation temperature: 60 to 288 °C
• Melting point: -46 °C
• Boiling Point: 50-270 °C

FACTS

• Colorless to light yellow
• Vapor pressure at 20 °C is 91 mmHg
• Flammable

CRUDE OIL

FACTS

• Viscosities to 350 centistokes
• Density: 850 kg/m3
• Contains many hydrocarbons
• Boiling Point: 100-150 °C
• Colors: Light to Dark Brown

FACTS

• Contains resins and asphaltenes
• High molecular weight
• Characterization factor of 12.5 or greater

HYDRAULIC FLUID

FACTS

• Color: Usually light yellow to orange
• Viscosity: 25-30 centistokes
• Thermal stability
• Oxidization stability
• Biodegradable

FACTS

• Fire resistant
• Low foaming tendency
• Low temperature fluidity