Neon (Ne)

• Noble gas without color and smell
• Chemically inert
• Non-flammable gas
• Non-toxic gas
• Narcotic effect on the body

• Filling of indicator lamps and gas-discharge tubes;
• Creating a working environment in certain types of gas laser systems;
• Manufacturing of microchips, processors, and other radio-electronic equipment;
• Filling of signal lamps for equipping lighthouses and airports;
• Production of photocells, rectifiers, etc.

In medicine, a neon-helium-oxygen mixture is in demand. It is used to prevent gas embolism and nitrogen narcosis in deep-sea divers, as well as to improve the condition of patients with impaired respiratory function.

Liquefied Ne – an effective cooling agent required for the operation of certain types of cryogenic systems, for example, for storing rocket fuel.

Transportation of Cylinders must be carried out in a horizontal position with spacers between the Cylinders or in a vertical position, always with protection against possible falling. Transportation in palletized form in special containers is permitted.

Joint transportation with Cylinders containing oxygen is not allowed.

Movement/transportation must comply with the codes of the relevant mode of transport, federal laws, other regulatory acts, and the legislation of the country where the movement/transportation/transshipment takes place.

Pure nitrogen is dangerous when transporting

Can be transported by

• train
• truck
• ship