Nitrogen storage prevents microbial infections as well as oxidation and enzymatic reaction, this is extremely important when storing any kind of food. The risk can be reduced if contact with oxygen is avoided. The oxygen can be completely displaced with the aid of self-produced nitrogen. This inert gas is ideal for headspace filling of storage spaces and tanks.
Nitrogen also protects from explosions and fire hazards, storing large volumes of chemicals together can present a serious hazard. The greater the volume of chemicals stored together, the greater the potential explosion or fire which may result. More about the storage in Silos.