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As a cryogen, liquid oxygen (LOX) is a light blue, odorless, transparent liquid. LOX is not shock sensitive and does not decompose. However, it is a strong oxidizer and will vigorously support combustion.
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Edeskuty, F.J., Stewart, W.F. (1996). Oxygen Hazards. In: Safety in the Handling of Cryogenic Fluids. The International Cryogenics Monograph Series. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-0307-5_9
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