I really don't believe that is has a thing to do with the size of the molecule, but more the fact that oxygen is highly reactive and will react with the tire material, depleting the inflation gas of up to 20% of its volume and pressure. Just my thoughts.
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From: HP-3000 Systems Discussion [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Brice Yokem
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 9:15 AM
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Subject: Re: [HP3000-L] OT: Are dealerships to blame for slow car sales?
On Fri, 20 Feb 2009 17:30:18 -0600, Jerry Fochtman
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>Given Nitrogen atom is larger/heavier than O2...perhaps helps the car
>hug the road and corner better... :-)
That is a new one on me? I thought the Nitrogen Molecule was
smaller and lighter (a little bit) than Oxygen. Turns out it is lighter,
but bigger.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nitrogen
Density (0 °C, 101.325 kPa)
1.251 g/L
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxygen
Atomic radius 65 pm
Density (0 °C, 101.325 kPa)
1.429 g/L
Atomic radius 60 pm
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