gasestimated amount in airextraction methodpurity achievableefficiencytypical applications
N₂~78.08%cryogenic distillation , pressure swing adsorption, membrane separationup to 99.999%highchemical processes, electronics, food packaging, metal processing
O₂~20.95%cryogenic distillation , pressure swing adsorption, membrane separationup to 99.7%highmedical use, industrial processes, water treatment
[[pages/\$AR]]~0.93%cryogenic distillationup to 99.999%highwelding, lighting, semiconductor manufacturing
CO₂~0.041%chemical scrubbing, cryogenic distillationvaries, high concentrations possiblevariesbeverage carbonation, greenhouse cultivation, industrial processes
NEless than 0.002%cryogenic distillationup to 99.999%moderate to highlighting, lasers, refrigerants
HEabout 0.0005%cryogenic distillationup to 99.999%moderate to highballoons, medical imaging, scientific research
CH₄about 0.0002%adsorption techniques, membrane separationvaries, high for specific setupsmoderate to highfuel, chemical feedstock, energy production
KRabout 0.0001%cryogenic distillationup to 99.999%moderate to highlighting, insulation in double-glazed windows
H₂about 0.00005%pressure swing adsorption, membrane separation, electrolysisup to 99.999%moderate to highfuel cells, refining, chemical synthesis