Cryogenics
concept · 1877 · Electric age
Producing low temperatures; liquefying gases (Cailletet, Pictet).
Principles and materials it uses
- Vapour-compression cycle — uses. The Linde cycle.
Where it is used
- Liquid nitrogen — is used in. Liquefaction.
- Superconducting magnet — is used in. Cooling with liquid helium.
- Air separation — is used in. Liquefaction.
- Liquefied natural gas — is used in. Liquefaction.