Aviator's Breathing Oxygen Purity

Abstract

This report reviews the specifications by which Aviator's Liquid Breathing Oxygen (ABO) is judged safe for use. The contaminants which are considered are methane, acetylene, carbon dioxide, 'total hydrocarbons,' halogenated compounds, nitrous oxides, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, ozone, and water. These are discussed in detail, and limits are recommended based on the findings of this report.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA030879

Entities

People

  • Frederic W. Williams
  • Ronald S. Sheinson

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • C4I
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alkenes
  • Barometric Pressure
  • Boiling Point
  • Carbon Dioxide
  • Carbon Monoxide
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Dielectric Gases
  • Ecology
  • Environmental Pollutants
  • Hydrocarbons
  • Liquid Oxygen
  • Medical Personnel
  • Nitrogen Oxides
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Oxides
  • Poisoning

Readers

  • Circadian Sleep-Wake Regulation and Chronobiology
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Systems Analysis and Design