When it comes to adhesives, what factors determine the success or failure of achieving optimal strength and durability? Whether it’s in the construction of bridges, the aerospace industry, or automotive manufacturing, the integrity of adhesive bonds can mean everything. Something you may not realize plays a significant role in enhancing the strength of adhesive bonds: nitrogen. Really!   How it Works Nitrogen finds its way into adhesives in various forms, but one of the most notable applications is in cyanoacrylate polymer, more commonly known as super glue. As you probably know, this f ..read more

If you are a facilities manager, business owner, or employee in the food, medical, dental, or veterinary industries, then you may have been faced with the task of ensuring your gas supply is properly replenished, and you know that, when it comes to smooth internal operations, the significance of proper gas cylinder sizes cannot be overstated. The functioning of your employers’ most important processes likely depend on a reliable and efficient food- and medical-grade gas supply. Keeping that in mind, it’s imperative for someone in your organization to understand what size cylinders need to be ..read more

As a longstanding, trusted provider of nitrogen in the Los Angeles area, CalOx has worked with clients across a breadth of industries. Nitrogen, in both its gaseous and liquid forms, plays a crucial role in fields such as construction, manufacturing, healthcare, life sciences, food processing, and even national defense. In this blog, we’ve decided to explore the diverse applications of nitrogen and shed light on its crucial role in powering innovation and progress.   The Varying States of Nitrogen Nitrogen exists in two primary states: as a gas (N2) and as a liquid (LN2, or liquid nitro ..read more

Oxygen is the invisible elixir that sustains human life. If you’ve read our content in the past, you know that CalOx boasts a terrific relationship with local healthcare facilities due to our status as a reliable medical-grade oxygen supplier. But, what separates our offering from industrial oxygen? The answer is fairly simple, if multifaceted. Medical oxygen and industrial oxygen, while sharing a common elemental identity, serve distinct purposes and are subject to specific regulations. In this blog, we’ll delve into the nuances that differentiate these two forms of oxygen, as well as their ..read more

A recently published video by Neurology Live features the chief medical research officer at Aviv Clinics, Amir Hadanny, discussing the impact of long COVID on patients, and explaining his findings from a recent study. His research revealed that using a hyperbaric oxygen therapy protocol shows promise as a form of treatment. “Our goal was to target the pathophysiology, exploring recovery and regeneration in brain injuries to apply similar principles to long COVID,” Hadanny said. “The trial revealed significant improvements, not just in symptoms, but in the actual brain regions affected by COV ..read more

December was a big month for the technological giant IBM, as it unveiled the first CMOS transistor optimized for liquid-nitrogen cooling at the 2023 IEEE International Electron Device Meeting (IEDM) in San Francisco. If you’re wondering, transistors are semiconductor devices used to amplify or switch electrical signals, and serve as a fundamental building block to most modern technology. So, what exactly did IBM pull off? To summarize, the researchers found that using liquid nitrogen at its boiling point of 77 Kelvin doubled the speed of the devices that utilized these new transistors, when ..read more

In a significant stride towards bolstering Bhutan’s healthcare infrastructure, the country recently celebrated the inauguration of two state-of-the-art medical oxygen plants. Supported by the World Health Organization (WHO), these plants are poised to play a pivotal role in ensuring access to life-saving medical oxygen, especially in the context of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The pressure swing adsorption (PSA) plants have been set up in Jigme Dorji Wangchuk National Referral Hospital in the national capital of Thimphu, as well as at Mongar Regional Referral Hospital, another key healthca ..read more

It’s been 18 years since Jerry and Naomi Hancock figured out how to make instant ice cream with liquid nitrogen. Today, their company, Sub Zero, has 30 franchises, five of which are in their home state of Utah. “We knew nothing about ice cream,” Jerry said. “We just wanted to make something different.” After his wife showed him an article that featured the use of liquid nitrogen to make ice cream, Jerry started experimenting. A former chemistry major, he spoke with some of his past professors, who told him that while he certainly could make ice cream with the chemical, it wouldn’t necessaril ..read more

Fueling Growth Through Medical Gases The medical gas cylinder market is set to grow by $2.8 billion from 2022 to 2027. One of the key drivers behind this surge is the escalating demand for medical gases used in therapeutic and diagnostic applications. Medical gases play a critical role in treating various diseases and are indispensable in respiratory and anesthesia applications, facilitating the study of the cardiovascular system and lungs. Most importantly, medical oxygen and medical helium-oxygen mixtures are vital for critically ill patients in intensive care units (ICUs). The forecast per ..read more

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed vulnerabilities in healthcare systems worldwide, and one glaring concern was the availability of medical oxygen. Hospitals around the world faced an unprecedented demand for oxygen, leading to critical shortages. While some strides have been made to address this issue, the struggle for medical oxygen access remains a pressing concern, particularly in low and middle-income countries (LMICs).   The Challenge of Reliable Medical Oxygen Access In April 2021, India and many other countries faced a dire shortage of medical oxygen during the peak of the COVID-19 pa ..read more