Praxair Begins Operation of New Plant in Giheung, Korea.Business Editors DANBURY, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 13, 2001 Praxair, Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : PX) has begun operation of a new ultra-high-purity (UHP UHP Université Henri Poincaré (French: Henri Poincaré University) UHP Ultra-High Performance (projector lamps) UHP Ultra High Pressure (waterjet) UHP Utah Highway Patrol ) nitrogen plant and back-up liquid nitrogen Noun 1. liquid nitrogen - nitrogen in a liquid state atomic number 7, N, nitrogen - a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living storage tank at its facilities in Giheung, Korea. The plant became operational in April 2001 and increases the current capacity at the Giheung facility by approximately 40%. The expansion will make the Giheung facility one of the largest UHP pipeline complexes in the world. Praxair Semiconductor Materials Semiconductor materials are insulators at absolute zero temperature that conduct electricity in a limited way at room temperature (see also Semiconductor). The defining property of a semiconductor material is that it can be doped with impurities that alter its electronic properties has been supplying high purity gaseous nitrogen to Samsung Electronics through a stainless steel stainless steel: see steel. stainless steel Any of a family of alloy steels usually containing 10–30% chromium. The presence of chromium, together with low carbon content, gives remarkable resistance to corrosion and heat. pipeline since 1993. By expanding the facilities, Praxair can ensure a more reliable and cost-effective means of distribution. Praxair Semiconductor Materials in Korea provides the wide range of high purity products to the semiconductor market. In addition to a full line of semiconductor process gases, Praxair Semiconductor Materials also features a class 100 clean room and gas analysis laboratory in Korea. Praxair Semiconductor Materials is dedicated to the development of innovative process materials solutions, helping semiconductor manufacturers lower the cost of ownership, reduce environmental impact and improve productivity. Offering the semiconductor industry a strong, integrated source for process gases, materials supply and related equipment and services, Praxair Semiconductor Materials has designed, built and managed advanced gas systems in Asia, Europe and North America. Praxair is the largest industrial gases company in North and South America, and one of the largest worldwide, with 2000 sales of $5 billion. The company produces, sells and distributes atmospheric and process gases, and high-performance surface coatings. Praxair products, services and technology bring productivity and environmental benefits to a wide variety of industries, including aerospace, food and beverage F&B is a common abbreviation in the United States and Commonwealth countries, including Hong Kong. F&B is typically the widely accepted abbreviation for "Food and Beverage," which is the sector/industry that specializes in the conceptualization, the making of, and delivery of foods. , healthcare, semiconductor materials, steel, chemicals and refining, metal fabrication fabrication (fab´rikā´sh  n),n the construction or making of a restoration. , water treatment, glass and others. For more information, visit Praxair on the Internet at www.praxair.com. |
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