Nitrogen narcosis, also called "rapture of the deep," is a condition that occurs in divers breathing compressed air from a tank. The condition becomes noticeable when divers go below about 100 ft. At that point, they experience an altered mental state...

Nitrogen narcosis or inert gas narcosis is a reversible alteration in consciousness producing a state similar to alcohol intoxication in scuba divers at depth. It occurs to some small extent at any depth, but in most cases doesn't become noticeable...

Did you know that propane and butane and other hydrocarbon products can cause narcotic effects? "The narcotic effects of butanes have been recognized for some time," says a study at the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists. In addition, it appears that...

Ammonia is the principal source of fixed nitrogen. It was produced by 17 companies at 34 plants in the United States during 2003. Fifty-three percent of U.S. ammonia production capacity was centered in Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas because of their large reserves of natural...