Welcome to our Gas Blending Calculator! Whether you're preparing for a recreational dive with nitrox or planning a deeper technical dive with trimix, precise gas blending is essential for optimizing dive safety and performance.
Partial pressure blending is the technique used to create customized gas mixtures by adding oxygen, nitrogen, and helium to a cylinder at specific partial pressures. This method allows divers to fine-tune their gas mixes, ensuring the right oxygen content for longer bottom times, reduced nitrogen absorption, and minimized risks of oxygen toxicity or nitrogen narcosis.
Our Nitrox and Trimix Calculators simplify this process by applying the Ideal Gas Law to calculate the precise amounts of each gas required. For nitrox, we can blend oxygen with nitrogen for recreational dives (e.g., 32% or 36% oxygen). For trimix, we combine oxygen, nitrogen, and helium, ideal for deeper technical dives where gas management is critical. Once blended, gas analysers are used to verify the final mix.
It's important to note that blending gases, especially oxygen, requires specialized training and experience. Improper handling can be dangerous, so always ensure you’re properly trained before attempting any gas blending procedures. Our calculator are here to help, but safety should always be your first priority.