Industrial Gas Business
Catering to increasingly sophisticated and diversifying needs
Industrial gases such as oxygen and nitrogen are used in all manner of industrial fields, and contribute to the advancement of industry. We work to provide a stable supply of high quality gases to match the needs of customers, and engage actively in the development of new applications in order to cater to increasingly sophisticated and diversifying needs.
Main Products and Applications
| Oxygen O2 | Welding and melt cutting of iron, Refining of non-ferrous metals, Oxidation of other chemicals, Bleaching of paper pulp, Sewage treatment |
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| Nitrogen N2 | Atmospheric gas for semiconductor manufacturing, Glass manufacturing, Pressure holding source for cans, Preventing oxidation of food products, Refrigerated storage of food products |
| Argon Ar | Metal refining, Welding, Metal shaping, Carrier gas for use in analyzers, Filling for light bulbs and discharge tubes |
| Carbon dioxide CO2 | Welding, Casting, Soft drinks, Fire extinguishers, Rapid freezing of food products, Refrigerated transportation of food products, Artificial carbonated springs |
| Hydrogen H2 | Semiconductor manufacturing, Additive for oils, Manufacture of artificial sweeteners, Metal processing and metallurgy, Fuel cells |
| Acetylene C2H2 | Welding, pressure welding and cutting of metals, Scarfing |
| Ammonia NH3 | Atmospheric gas for heat treatments, Manufacture of medical supplies, Rubber hardening agent, Exhaust gas denitrification (NOX removal) |
| Helium He | Welding, Hot air balloons and balloon filling, Cooling of superconducting electromagnets, Analytical equipment |
| Liquid petroleum gas (LPG) LPG | Fuels for residential and industrial use, Welding and melt cutting, Bright heat treatment, Aerosol sprays |
| Dry ice CO2 | Storage of frozen food products, Packing material for refrigerated transportation, Heat treatment of metals |
| Argon + carbon dioxide (mixed gas) Ar+CO2 | MAG welding |
| Nitrous oxide (laughing gas) N2O | Semiconductor manufacturing, Combustion aid |
| Sulfur dioxide SO2 | Bleaching agents, Agricultural fumigating agents |
| Isobutane C4H10 | Plastic foams, Aerosol sprays |
| Freons (flurocarbons) | Cooling |
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Related Equipment
ITOCHU Industrial Gas Co., Ltd. also sells various industrial gas-related equipment.
