Inert atmosphere Inorganic Syntheses

Nitrogen (N) A colorless, odorless, combustible diatomic gas, N2. The major component (about 78 vol%) of earth s atmosphere. Derived from air by fractionation. Used in organic and inorganic synthesis, as inert medium, for food freezing and freeze drying, as food antioxidant, in fertilizers, and as a pressurizing gas. 

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