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nitrogen (N2) definition

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normally a diatomic gas, but also a cryogenic liquid (a liquid at low temperature). Its vapors are odorless, tasteless, and nonflammable. Nitrogen is used in purging, blanketing, pressurizing systems, and cooling systems. It also is used as a carrier gas in chemical vapor deposition and at ambient temperature for sintering and annealing. [SEMI C3.5-88]

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