Nitrogen : The unreactive gas
One of the most useful gases for freezing food. Discover nitrogen’s properties and applications here.
Hydrogen : The most common gas
At the forefront of some innovative ways of fuelling road transport and mobile phones. Investigate properties and applications here.
Oxygen : The reactive gas
Understand the properties of oxygen and its ‘real-world’ applications in medicine, industry and the environment.
Carbon Dioxide : The versatile gas
Explore the facts about carbon dioxide, its properties and applications in industry and medicine.
Noble gases : The rarest gases
Everyday the noble gases are used in major industry. Explore the properties of the noble gases and understand the applications of helium.
Teachers
Teachers should visit this area to find project sheets, curriculum information and safety information sheets for handling gases and liquified gases.
Careers
If you are looking to a career in applied science or engineering, then this area will help you explore opportunities within BOC.
Teaching Resources
We offer a number of FREE multimedia Cd's with demonstrations showing the main properties of Nitrogen, Hydrogen, Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide. We also offer a suite of wall posters exploring the properties and applications of these gases.
