LN2 question

Maybe they should call it L-N2? Anyway, the L stands for its state, not its contents, LN2 is not a chemical name but stands for L-N2.

Now your teacher is right, in Chemistry we would say N2(l). But that would make little sense to anyone without a background in chemistry, which is why I suggested L-N2.

I would rather cool my system with N2O(l). It would be more entertaining I think.

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Well even calling it N2 is incorrect, as the '2' really should be subscript.

and yes, the L should be lowercase, in brackets, after the chemical formulae.

my guess is that geeks dont pay too much attention to proper emperical nomlencture(sp?) and use capital L for liquid.

On rare occasions ive also seen it shortened/misspelt as L2 or LN.

Anyway we all know what it is, Liquid Nitrogen, BP -196C, Colourless & odourless in gas form, Mostly inert element.

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LN2 is like NOX. It's common nomenclature because it's easier to type/write/read. People recognize <b>L</b>iquid <b>N</b>itrogen easier if the L comes first.

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