Description

Krypton is a noble gas element characterized by its inert, colorless, and odorless properties. It is valued for its unique spectral emission lines and its ability to form compounds under specific conditions, making it a critical component in specialized industrial and scientific applications. This high-purity gas is essential for manufacturers and research facilities in the lighting, laser, insulation, and aerospace sectors, where precise atmospheric control and reliable performance are paramount.

Application

• Lighting Industry: Used in high-efficiency, long-lasting fluorescent lamps, flashbulbs for high-speed photography, and specialized neon signs for a distinctive white glow.
• Window Insulation: Filled between double or triple-pane windows to significantly improve thermal insulation and energy efficiency due to its low thermal conductivity.
• Laser Technology: Serves as a lasing medium in certain high-power gas lasers, such as krypton ion lasers, used in scientific research, medicine, and entertainment.
• Aerospace & Defense: Employed in satellite propulsion systems and as an insulating gas in specialized high-performance windows for aircraft and spacecraft.
• Medical Imaging: Utilized in some magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) applications and as a tracer gas in pulmonary function tests.
• Calibration Standards: Acts as a primary standard for defining the meter, based on the wavelength of its spectral line, ensuring precision in metrology.
• Environmental Monitoring: Used as a tracer gas to study atmospheric circulation and to detect leaks in sealed systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Krypton
CAS No.	7439-90-9
Molecular Formula	Kr
Molecular Weight	83.798 g/mol
Synonyms	Krypton gas; Kr; UN 1056; UN 1970; Element 36; Rare gas; Inert gas
EINECS	231-098-5

Quality Control

Our Krypton is produced and handled under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) for each lot, verifying key parameters such as purity and impurity levels. Our quality commitment aligns with industrial gas standards, and we can support requirements for specific grades upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store cylinders in a well-ventilated, secure, and upright position at ambient temperatures. Protect from physical damage and extreme heat. Keep away from open flames and incompatible materials. Ensure area is clearly marked and complies with local regulations for compressed gas storage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless Gas
Odor	Odorless
Assay (Krypton)	≥ 99.99% (4.0 Grade)
Assay (Krypton)	≥ 99.999% (5.0 Grade)
Oxygen (O₂)	≤ 5 ppmv
Nitrogen (N₂)	≤ 10 ppmv
Hydrogen (H₂)	≤ 1 ppmv
Moisture (H₂O)	≤ 3 ppmv
Total Hydrocarbons (as CH₄)	≤ 1 ppmv
Xenon (Xe)	≤ 1 ppmv

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.