Cryogenics
Cryogenics is the study of the production and behavior of materials at very low temperatures. It is not to be confused with Cryonics, the low-temperature preservation of humans and animals who can no longer be sustained by contemporary medicine.
Overview[edit | edit source]
Cryogenics is the production and behavior of materials at very low temperatures. The word originates from the Greek words "kryos" meaning "cold" and "genes" meaning "born". The term is usually used to refer to the study of phenomena that occur at temperatures below the boiling point of liquid nitrogen (-196 degrees Celsius or -321 degrees Fahrenheit).
Applications[edit | edit source]
Cryogenics has numerous applications in a wide range of fields. These include the production of liquid oxygen for rocket fuel, the storage of sperm and eggs in fertility treatments, and the preservation of biological samples for scientific research. In addition, cryogenics is used in the field of medicine for procedures such as cryosurgery, where it is used to destroy abnormal tissues.
Cryogenic Fluids[edit | edit source]
Cryogenic fluids are liquids that are kept at very low temperatures to maintain them in a liquid state. These fluids are typically used in the field of cryogenics. The most commonly used cryogenic fluids include liquid nitrogen, liquid helium, and liquid oxygen.
Cryogenic Storage[edit | edit source]
Cryogenic storage refers to the storing of materials at very low temperatures in order to maintain their physical and chemical properties. This method of storage is often used in the field of biology to preserve biological samples.
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