Cryogenic Plant Price List
Online Helium Order Desk
Nitrogen Liquid
Dispenser
- Liquid nitrogen is available to authorized personnel from a dispenser on the B level at the confluence of Latimer, Hildebrand, Giauque, and Tan Halls. The product is dispensed into customer-owned dewars.
- Teaching/research units receive recharge billing monthly for liquid nitrogen received from the dispenser. The current recharge rate is shown on the Cryogenic Plant price list. For billing problems, call Ext. 2-4165.
- For problems with the dispenser, call Ext. 2-4165 or Ext. 3-3169. Other Emergency contact numbers are posted on the door to the Nitrogen Dispenser.
Authorization requires:
- Completion of Cryogenic Safety Training.
- Possession of a Cal 1 access card issued by the College.
- Prerequisite training to be completed prior to sending email request for training and getting access programmed.
See the Cryogenic Safety Training Process section on this page for complete instructions.
Bulk
Bulk liquid nitrogen is provided to the Physics Department and is recharged to that Department. The current recharge rate is shown on the Cryogenic Plant price list.
Nitrogen Gas
- Nitrogen gas is piped into many teaching and research laboratories in the College. For problems with this piping, call Ext. 2-4165 or Ext. 3-3961
- Teaching/research units receive recharge billing monthly for nitrogen gas based on monthly meter readings. Some meters are shared by groups and the charges are prorated. The current recharge rate is shown on the Cryogenic Plant price list. For billing problems, call Ext. 2-4165.
Helium Liquid
- Liquid helium is available to teaching and research laboratories in the College and the Physics Department by placing orders at the Cryogenic Plant at BG9 Giauque, by calling Ext. 2-4165, or by ordering with the online Helium Order Desk. The liquid helium is available in 60, 100, 250, or 500-liter dewars. Orders must be placed at least 24 hours in advance.
- Teaching/research units receive recharge billing monthly. The current recharge rate is shown on the Cryogenic Plant price list. For billing problems, call Ext. 2-4165.
Warm Helium Dewar Cool Down Charge
In some cases, a warm helium dewar cool-down charge may apply. For billing problems, call Ext. 2-4165.
Helium Recovery Credit
- Helium recovery credit is available to participating teaching and research laboratories in the College and the Physics Department who purchase liquid helium from the Cryogenic Plant. For information about how to participate, call Ext. 2-4165.
- Teaching/research units receive recovery credit monthly. The current recharge recovery rate is shown on the Cryogenic Plant price list. For billing problems, call Ext. 2-4165.