Liquid nitrogen is nitrogen gas (N2) cooled and under pressure. Often used in making ice cream and other simple science experiments, it is a dangerous chemical that can lead to death if mishandled.
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You can buy liquid nitrogen from a welding or gas supplier. Call ahead to determine the size of a container needed for storage since most suppliers will not sell small amounts of liquid nitrogen.
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Cryogenics labs use liquid nitrogen to preserve tissue and to oxidise fuel. Cryogenic suppliers are available online; however most will sell only to institutions. For public use, contact the chemistry department at a local university or a hospital for purchase or give away.
You can compress air and cool it in a metal tank to make your own liquid nitrogen using materials from a home improvement store. But producing it incorrectly can lead to suffocation or frost bite.
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