Oxygen , a vital element that makes up 21% of the earth’s air, is one of the byproducts of steelmaking complexes. This colorless, odorless and liquid gas, with the chemical symbol O2, plays an essential role in the respiration of living organisms.

Applications of oxygen

• Medicine: Oxygen is used in the treatment of lung diseases such as pneumonia, emphysema and asthma. It is also used in surgeries, anesthesia and special care of patients.
• Industry: It is used in steelmaking, petrochemical, wastewater treatment, metal mining and welding.
• Laboratory: It is used in various chemical and biological experiments.

Benefits of using oxygen

• Vital for respiration: Oxygen is essential for respiration of all living organisms.
• Various applications: It is used in various industries and also in laboratories.
• Safe and reliable: Oxygen gas is non-toxic and non-flammable.
• Abundant: Oxygen is the most abundant element in the earth’s crust.
• Easy production: Oxygen can be easily separated from air.

How to produce oxygen

• Separation from air: The most common method of producing oxygen is to separate it from air using a low temperature air distillation process.
• Water electrolysis: In this method, electric current is used to break water into oxygen and hydrogen.
• Photosynthesis: In the process of photosynthesis, plants absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen.

Safety tips in using oxygen:

• Gaseous oxygen is non-toxic and non-flammable, but breathing pure oxygen for long periods of time can be harmful.
• Storage and transportation of oxygen must be done carefully to avoid leakage or explosion.
• Appropriate safety equipment such as masks and gloves should be used when working with oxygen.

As a valuable byproduct of steelmaking complexes, oxygen not only plays a vital role in human health, but also has many applications in various industries and is considered a key element in the modern world.