Density
1.141 g/cm³ (liquid at melting point)
Discovery
Discovered by Carl Wilhelm Scheele and Joseph Priestley in 1774.
Common Uses
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Used in medical therapies and respiratory support
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Vital for combustion processes in industry
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Applied in water treatment and metal cutting
Interesting Facts
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Oxygen is essential for most life forms on Earth.
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It makes up about 21% of Earth’s atmosphere.
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Liquid oxygen is used as an oxidizer in rocket fuel.
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