gas cylinders

Portable fuel vessels

Gas cylinders are pressurized metal containers for storing and transporting gases—oxygen, propane, helium, acetylene, and others.

The cylindrical shape withstands internal pressure efficiently.

Industrial and medical settings use them extensively: The welder grabbed a fresh gas cylinder.

Safety regulations govern their handling, as ruptures or leaks can be dangerous.

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state of matter stored

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Unenclosed outdoor space

atmosphere · exhaust vents

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G