Name any two applications of following gases: (i) Nitrogen (ii) Hydrogen (iii) Sf6 (iv) Air. 

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Answer :

i) Applications of Nitrogen: 

1. As a cooling agent.

2. To avoid oxidation.

3. Electrical insulating material (Gas) in electrical equipment.

ii) Applications of Hydrogen: 

1. High thermal conductivity material (gas).

2. High electrical strength material.

3. As a cooling agent in electrical machines.

iii) Applications of SF6 (Sulpher Hexa fluoride) : 

1. Non inflammable material (gas).

2. High dielectrical strength material.

3. As a cooling agent in circuit breaker.

iv) Applications of Air: 

1. As a cooling agent in electrical machines.

2. Electrical insulating material (Gas) in electrical equipment. 

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