Mining

With the use of carbon dioxide, the process of mining can become less energy intensive. Carbon dioxide has the ability to weaken rock, causing its structure to break down faster. Carbon dioxide can also be used in mining to create an inert atmosphere in sealed mining areas.  

Product Name & Concentration

• Carbon Dioxide, >99.9%
• Carbon Dioxide Air Mixture, 0.5 ppm – 50%
• Carbon Dioxide Gas Argon Mixture, 0.5 ppm – 50%
• Carbon Dioxide Gas Helium Mixture, 0.5 ppm – 50%
• Carbon Dioxide Gas Hydrogen Mixture, 0.5 ppm – 50%
• Carbon Dioxide Gas Nitrogen Mixture, 0.5 ppm – 50%

In mining operations, hydrogen can be used as in transportation to power fuel cell vehicles, on-site generators and assist in meeting the demand of electricity in mining operations.

Product Name & Concentration 

• Compressed Hydrogen Gas, > 99.95%
• Refrigerated Liquid Hydrogen, > 99.95%
• Hydrogen Gas Air Mixture, 1 ppm – 2%
• Hydrogen Gas Argon Mixture, 1 ppm – 99.999%
• Hydrogen Gas Helium Mixture, 1 ppm – 99.999%
• Hydrogen Gas Nitrogen Mixture, 1 ppm – 99.999%

Increase safety in mining with nitrogen. An atmosphere’s flammability can be reduced by pumping in nitrogen. This process can help protect workers from risk of explosions.

Product Name & Concentration

• Compressed Nitrogen Gas, High Purity > 99.998%, Low Purity > 90%
• Refrigerated Liquid Nitrogen, > 99.998%
• Nitrogen Gas Argon Mixture, 1 ppm – 99.99%
• Nitrogen Gas Helium Mixture, 1 ppm – 99.99%
• Nitrogen Gas Hydrogen Mixture, 1 ppm – 99.99%
• Nitrogen Gas Oxygen Mixture, 1 ppm – 99.99%

Oxygen plays an important role in the mining process. It is used in various applications such as ore processing, leaching, and combustion.

Product Name & Concentration

• Compressed Oxygen Gas, High Purity > 99.5%, Low Purity > 90%
• Refrigerated Liquid Oxygen, > 99.5%
• Oxygen Gas Argon Mixture, 0.5 ppm – 99.9%
• Oxygen Gas Helium Mixture, 0.5 ppm – 99.9%
• Oxygen Gas Nitrogen Mixture, 0.5 ppm – 99.9%