Nitrous Oxide - Revision history

Jebadiha: Removed phase diagram (Generated with the wrong values - Will re-upload a corrected version soon)

2026-04-03T03:53:39Z

Removed phase diagram (Generated with the wrong values - Will re-upload a corrected version soon)

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	~~[[File:Phase Diagram of Nitrous Oxide.png\|thumb\|Phase Diagram of Nitrous Oxide]]~~

	= Description =		= Description =
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	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
	* For [[rocketry]], Nitrous Oxide has a mass of about 21.74 mol/kg, giving the 1:1 [[fuel]] mix an average molar mass of ~32.258 mol/kg compared to 62.5 for a [[Fuel#Gas_Fuel\|Fuel]] mix. <!--both oxygen and volatiles have a molar mass of 16g/mol, or 62.5 mol/kg-->		* For [[rocketry]], Nitrous Oxide has a mass of about 21.74 mol/kg, giving the 1:1 [[fuel]] mix an average molar mass of ~32.258 mol/kg compared to 62.5 for a [[Fuel#Gas_Fuel\|Fuel]] mix. <!--both oxygen and [[volatiles]] have a molar mass of 16g/mol, or 62.5 mol/kg-->
	* Many Nitrous Oxide storage builds will include a [[Phase Change guide#Heating_.2F_Cooling_with_phase_change_loops\|condensation trap]] to avoid [[pipe]] ruptures.		* Many Nitrous Oxide storage builds will include a [[Phase Change guide#Heating_.2F_Cooling_with_phase_change_loops\|condensation trap]] to avoid [[pipe]] ruptures.
	* [[Alien Mushroom]]s breathe Nitrous Oxide and exhale oxygen and nitrogen.		* [[Alien Mushroom]]s breathe Nitrous Oxide and exhale oxygen and nitrogen.

Halavus: Changed Volatile to Methane

2026-03-28T20:59:18Z

Changed Volatile to Methane

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	Nitrous Oxide will condense into <b>Liquid Nitrous Oxide</b> at a very low [[pressure]] and temperature. Due to this, Nitrous Oxide is best stored as a liquid above {{Temperature\|252}}. [[Stationeers]] are advised to monitor pipelines when setting up Nitrous Oxide gas systems as ruptures may occur if the temperature remains unchecked.		Nitrous Oxide will condense into <b>Liquid Nitrous Oxide</b> at a very low [[pressure]] and temperature. Due to this, Nitrous Oxide is best stored as a liquid above {{Temperature\|252}}. [[Stationeers]] are advised to monitor pipelines when setting up Nitrous Oxide gas systems as ruptures may occur if the temperature remains unchecked.

	Nitrous Oxide can be combined with [[~~Volatiles~~]] at a 1:1 ratio to create [[Fuel#Gas_Fuel\|Superfuel]]. Superfuel combusts at {{Temperature\|323.15}}, burning much hotter and quicker than [[Fuel#Gas_Fuel\|Fuel]].		Nitrous Oxide can be combined with [[Methane]] at a 1:1 ratio to create [[Fuel#Gas_Fuel\|Superfuel]]. Superfuel combusts at {{Temperature\|323.15}}, burning much hotter and quicker than [[Fuel#Gas_Fuel\|Fuel]].

	While Nitrous Oxide can be acquired through smelting [[ores]] and crushing ice, it can also be created via the [[Nitrolyzer]] using a combination of [[Nitrogen]] and [[Oxygen]].		While Nitrous Oxide can be acquired through smelting [[ores]] and crushing ice, it can also be created via the [[Nitrolyzer]] using a combination of [[Nitrogen]] and [[Oxygen]].

Jebadiha: Added Phase Diagram

2026-03-26T04:42:18Z

Added Phase Diagram

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	\| molar_mass = 46 g/mol		\| molar_mass = 46 g/mol
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			[[File:Phase Diagram of Nitrous Oxide.png\|thumb\|Phase Diagram of Nitrous Oxide]]

	= Description =		= Description =
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	= Details =		= Details =
	Nitrous Oxide will condense into <b>Liquid Nitrous Oxide</b> at a very low pressure and temperature. Due to this, Nitrous Oxide is best stored as a liquid above {{Temperature\|252}}. Stationeers are advised to monitor pipelines when setting up Nitrous Oxide gas systems as ruptures may occur if the temperature remains unchecked.		Nitrous Oxide will condense into <b>Liquid Nitrous Oxide</b> at a very low [[pressure]] and temperature. Due to this, Nitrous Oxide is best stored as a liquid above {{Temperature\|252}}. [[Stationeers]] are advised to monitor pipelines when setting up Nitrous Oxide gas systems as ruptures may occur if the temperature remains unchecked.

	Nitrous Oxide can be combined with [[Volatiles]] at a 1:1 ratio to create [[Fuel#Gas_Fuel\|Superfuel]]. Superfuel combusts at {{Temperature\|323.15}}, burning much hotter and quicker than [[Fuel#Gas_Fuel\|Fuel]].		Nitrous Oxide can be combined with [[Volatiles]] at a 1:1 ratio to create [[Fuel#Gas_Fuel\|Superfuel]]. Superfuel combusts at {{Temperature\|323.15}}, burning much hotter and quicker than [[Fuel#Gas_Fuel\|Fuel]].

	While Nitrous Oxide can be acquired through smelting ores and crushing ice, it can also be created via the [[Nitrolyzer]] using a combination of [[Nitrogen]] and [[Oxygen]].		While Nitrous Oxide can be acquired through smelting [[ores]] and crushing ice, it can also be created via the [[Nitrolyzer]] using a combination of [[Nitrogen]] and [[Oxygen]].

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
	* For rocketry, Nitrous Oxide has a mass of about 21.74 mol/kg, giving the 1:1 fuel mix an average molar mass of ~32.258 mol/kg compared to 62.5 for a [[Fuel#Gas_Fuel\|Fuel]] mix. <!--both oxygen and volatiles have a molar mass of 16g/mol, or 62.5 mol/kg-->		* For [[rocketry]], Nitrous Oxide has a mass of about 21.74 mol/kg, giving the 1:1 [[fuel]] mix an average molar mass of ~32.258 mol/kg compared to 62.5 for a [[Fuel#Gas_Fuel\|Fuel]] mix. <!--both oxygen and volatiles have a molar mass of 16g/mol, or 62.5 mol/kg-->
	* Many Nitrous Oxide storage builds will include a [[Phase Change guide#Heating_.2F_Cooling_with_phase_change_loops\|condensation trap]] to avoid pipe ruptures.		* Many Nitrous Oxide storage builds will include a [[Phase Change guide#Heating_.2F_Cooling_with_phase_change_loops\|condensation trap]] to avoid [[pipe]] ruptures.
	* [[Alien Mushroom]]s breathe Nitrous Oxide and exhale oxygen and nitrogen.		* [[Alien Mushroom]]s breathe Nitrous Oxide and exhale oxygen and nitrogen.

Maintenance script: Remove translation markup (automated)

2026-03-08T17:22:05Z

Remove translation markup (automated)

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	{{Infobox gas		{{Infobox gas
	\| gas_name = Nitrous Oxide		\| gas_name = Nitrous Oxide
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2601:547:CE00:51:94D5:656:96C:FC0C: it's/its typo

2026-03-07T13:13:06Z

it's/its typo

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	{{Stationpedia\|Nitrous oxide is a reactive gas that will knock players out if inhaled. It acts as an oxidizer for combustion, and allows [[Volatiles\|volatiles]] to burn significantly hotter, faster, and at a lower autoignition temperature. It can be produced in an energy intensive process inside of a [[Nitrolyzer]].}}		{{Stationpedia\|Nitrous oxide is a reactive gas that will knock players out if inhaled. It acts as an oxidizer for combustion, and allows [[Volatiles\|volatiles]] to burn significantly hotter, faster, and at a lower autoignition temperature. It can be produced in an energy intensive process inside of a [[Nitrolyzer]].}}

	<b>Nitrous Oxide</b>, also referred to as <b>N<sub>2</sub>O</b> or <b>Nitrous</b>, is a reactive [[Gas\|gas]] primarily used for ~~it's~~ role in the creation of [[Fuel#Gas_Fuel\|Superfuel]]. Nitrous Oxide naturally occurs when smelting [[Ore_(Lead)\|lead]] and [[Ore_(Silver)\|silver]]. It can also be acquired by [[Ice Crusher\|crushing]] [[Nitrice]]		<b>Nitrous Oxide</b>, also referred to as <b>N<sub>2</sub>O</b> or <b>Nitrous</b>, is a reactive [[Gas\|gas]] primarily used for its role in the creation of [[Fuel#Gas_Fuel\|Superfuel]]. Nitrous Oxide naturally occurs when smelting [[Ore_(Lead)\|lead]] and [[Ore_(Silver)\|silver]]. It can also be acquired by [[Ice Crusher\|crushing]] [[Nitrice]]

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RA2lover: add molar mass to infobox (currently not on template), recalculate superfuel mix average molar mass. Incidental revert as the previously reported figure was accurate.

2026-01-21T03:17:27Z

add molar mass to infobox (currently not on template), recalculate superfuel mix average molar mass. Incidental revert as the previously reported figure was accurate.

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	\| freezes = 252.1 K		\| freezes = 252.1 K
	\| liquid_volume = 26 L/kmol		\| liquid_volume = 26 L/kmol
			\| molar_mass = 46 g/mol
	}}		}}

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	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
	* For rocketry, Nitrous Oxide has a mass of about 21.7 mol/kg, giving the 1:1 fuel mix a mass of 42.1 mol/kg compared to 62.5 for a [[Fuel#Gas_Fuel\|Fuel]] mix.		* For rocketry, Nitrous Oxide has a mass of about 21.74 mol/kg, giving the 1:1 fuel mix an average molar mass of ~32.258 mol/kg compared to 62.5 for a [[Fuel#Gas_Fuel\|Fuel]] mix. <!--both oxygen and volatiles have a molar mass of 16g/mol, or 62.5 mol/kg-->
	* Many Nitrous Oxide storage builds will include a [[Phase Change guide#Heating_.2F_Cooling_with_phase_change_loops\|condensation trap]] to avoid pipe ruptures.		* Many Nitrous Oxide storage builds will include a [[Phase Change guide#Heating_.2F_Cooling_with_phase_change_loops\|condensation trap]] to avoid pipe ruptures.
	* [[Alien Mushroom]]s breathe Nitrous Oxide and exhale oxygen and nitrogen.		* [[Alien Mushroom]]s breathe Nitrous Oxide and exhale oxygen and nitrogen.

Rethkir: Calculation for nitrous fuel mix was wrong

2026-01-21T00:59:32Z

Calculation for nitrous fuel mix was wrong

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	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
	* For rocketry, Nitrous Oxide has a mass of about 21.7 mol/kg, giving the 1:1 fuel mix a mass of 32.2 mol/kg compared to 62.5 for a [[Fuel#Gas_Fuel\|Fuel]] mix.		* For rocketry, Nitrous Oxide has a mass of about 21.7 mol/kg, giving the 1:1 fuel mix a mass of 42.1 mol/kg compared to 62.5 for a [[Fuel#Gas_Fuel\|Fuel]] mix.
	* Many Nitrous Oxide storage builds will include a [[Phase Change guide#Heating_.2F_Cooling_with_phase_change_loops\|condensation trap]] to avoid pipe ruptures.		* Many Nitrous Oxide storage builds will include a [[Phase Change guide#Heating_.2F_Cooling_with_phase_change_loops\|condensation trap]] to avoid pipe ruptures.
	* [[Alien Mushroom]]s breathe Nitrous Oxide and exhale oxygen and nitrogen.		* [[Alien Mushroom]]s breathe Nitrous Oxide and exhale oxygen and nitrogen.

Rethkir: Added Liquid Volume to Infobox gas

2026-01-02T15:47:39Z

Added Liquid Volume to Infobox gas

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	\| max_liquid = 2000 kPa at 430.6 K <!-- Atmospherics.Mole::MaxLiquidTemperature -->		\| max_liquid = 2000 kPa at 430.6 K <!-- Atmospherics.Mole::MaxLiquidTemperature -->
	\| freezes = 252.1 K		\| freezes = 252.1 K
			\| liquid_volume = 26 L/kmol
	}}		}}

RA2lover: Improve phase change / latent heat accuracy with ingame data

2025-11-05T14:18:25Z

Improve phase change / latent heat accuracy with ingame data

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	\| gas_name = Nitrous Oxide		\| gas_name = Nitrous Oxide
	\| image = Icon-nitrousoxide.png		\| image = Icon-nitrousoxide.png
	\| heat = 37.2 J/K		\| heat = 37.2 J/mol*K <!-- Atmospherics.Mole::GetSpecificHeat -->
	\| latent_heat = ~~4 kJ~~/mol		\| latent_heat = 4000 J/mol <!-- Atmospherics.Mole::LatentHeatOfVaporization -->
	\| minimum_condensation = 800 kPa at 252 K		\| minimum_condensation = 800 kPa at 252.1 K <!-- Atmospherics.Mole::FreezingTemperature -->
	\| max_liquid = 2000 kPa at ~~431~~ K		\| max_liquid = 2000 kPa at 430.6 K <!-- Atmospherics.Mole::MaxLiquidTemperature -->
	\| freezes = 252 K		\| freezes = 252.1 K
	}}		}}

219.89.55.187: /* Description */ N2 is mostly inert, N2O is most definitely not.

2025-10-21T07:47:00Z

Description: N2 is mostly inert, N2O is most definitely not.

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	{{Stationpedia\|Nitrous oxide is a reactive gas that will knock players out if inhaled. It acts as an oxidizer for combustion, and allows [[Volatiles\|volatiles]] to burn significantly hotter, faster, and at a lower autoignition temperature. It can be produced in an energy intensive process inside of a [[Nitrolyzer]].}}		{{Stationpedia\|Nitrous oxide is a reactive gas that will knock players out if inhaled. It acts as an oxidizer for combustion, and allows [[Volatiles\|volatiles]] to burn significantly hotter, faster, and at a lower autoignition temperature. It can be produced in an energy intensive process inside of a [[Nitrolyzer]].}}

	<b>Nitrous Oxide</b>, also referred to as <b>N<sub>2</sub>O</b> or <b>Nitrous</b>, is ~~an inert~~ [[Gas\|gas]] primarily used for it's role in the creation of [[Fuel#Gas_Fuel\|Superfuel]]. Nitrous Oxide naturally occurs when smelting [[Ore_(Lead)\|lead]] and [[Ore_(Silver)\|silver]]. It can also be acquired by [[Ice Crusher\|crushing]] [[Nitrice]]		<b>Nitrous Oxide</b>, also referred to as <b>N<sub>2</sub>O</b> or <b>Nitrous</b>, is a reactive [[Gas\|gas]] primarily used for it's role in the creation of [[Fuel#Gas_Fuel\|Superfuel]]. Nitrous Oxide naturally occurs when smelting [[Ore_(Lead)\|lead]] and [[Ore_(Silver)\|silver]]. It can also be acquired by [[Ice Crusher\|crushing]] [[Nitrice]]

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