Industrial gases refer to a group of gases that are manufactured commercially and sold for use in other applications These gases which include helium nitrogen oxygen hydrogen carbon dioxide argon and acetylene play a pivotal role in the smooth and efficient operations of a number of industries such as chemical manufacturing steel manufacturing metal fabrication electronics food beverage and water treatment They are used for a wide range of applications such as petrochemical and fertilizer production primary and fabricated metals production semiconductor manufacturing carbonation oil refining and treatment of wastewater drinking water lakes and streams Industrial gases are compressed into a cylinder at pressures of up to 300 bar as standard These cylinders are made up of high strength steel or aluminum that are capable of withstanding high pressures