These types of diamonds are the most chemically pure, lacking in nitrogen which therefore yield exceptional optical transparency.

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The hazardous compounds are: two forms of hydrazine, nitrogen tetroxide and a pure form of ammonia.

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They fill the container with pure air made by evaporating liquid nitrogen and liquid oxygen, and add water vapour and some trace gases.

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