The Element Nitrogen - Basic Physical and Historical Information ...

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Discovered : by Daniel Rutherford in 1772 Isolated in Edinburgh, UK Origin : The name is derived from the Greek nitron genes, meaning nitre forming : nitre is potassium nitrate, commonly known as saltpetre. Description : A colourless, odourless gas that makes up 78% of the air. Nitrogen is essential for life since it is part of DNA, but it is also needed for protein and many other components of ...

Nitrogen - N2 - at room temp and atmospheric pressure, nitrogen is a colorless, odorless, nontoxic, nonflammable gas. It constitutes 78% by volume of the atmosphere. Naturally occuring nitrogen contains two isotopes, 14N and 15N. Used as an inert gas in electrical systems, chemical and food packaging industry. Used in the drying and preparation of refrigeration systems.

Statistics and information on the worldwide supply, demand, and flow of fixed nitrogen ...