Published: 3rd May, 2024
Context
The Food Department in Tamil Nadu has appealed to the denizens not to consume nitrogen-based smoke biscuits or smoke paan or other related products.
About Liquid Nitrogen
- Liquid nitrogen is essentially nitrogen in a liquid state, achieved by cooling it to an extremely low temperature of -196°C.
- It finds various uses: Coolant for Computers, Medical Applications, Cryogenics Research
- Hazards and Safety Measures:
- Frostbite and Cryogenic Burns: Liquid nitrogen is intensely cold and can cause frostbite or cryogenic burns if not handled properly.
- Asphyxiation Risk: In confined spaces, using or spilling liquid nitrogen can lead to asphyxiation. It’s colorless, odorless, and tasteless.
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