Question

How is oxygen purified?

Answer 1

Fractional distillation of liquid air. You need to be able to explain how nitrogen and oxygen are obtained from the air. You will recall that about 78% of the air is nitrogen and 21% is oxygen. These two gases can be separated by fractional distillation of liquid air

Answer 2

Oxygen is obtained on a commercial scale through the liquefaction and distillation of ambient air at air separation plants. A secondpurification process may be necessary if ultra-high purity levels are required. High-purity oxygen can also be produced through the electrolysis of water.