High-Purity Krypton Gas Solutions for Lighting, Insulation & Precision Applications

Reliable Supply, Custom Blends & Turnkey Delivery by NovaAir

Krypton (Kr), is a colourless, odourless noble gas present at only about 1 ppm in Earth’s atmosphere. It is separated via cryogenic Air Separation Units, collected during the final stages of fractional distillation, then purified and compressed into high-pressure cylinders for commercial use.

In lighting, krypton-filled high-intensity discharge and halogen lamps deliver superior brightness and colour rendition. Used in aircraft landing lights, runway beacons, automotive headlamps, photographic strobe systems and studio flash units, krypton produces a crisp white to pale violet glow that outperforms argon in both efficiency and luminous efficacy. Laser technologies leverage krypton’s specific atomic transitions to generate coherent red or green beams, powering ion lasers in ophthalmic surgeries, holography, scientific instrumentation and spectacular light shows.

In construction, krypton serves as a thermal insulation medium in low-E double- and triple-glazed windows, enhancing R-values and reducing energy consumption. For industrial testing and research, krypton’s inertness and detectability at parts-per-billion levels make it ideal for leak detection in high-vacuum chambers, pipelines and sealed enclosures. In aerospace and defence, krypton-based lighting and navigation beacons deliver reliable, high-visibility performance under extreme conditions.

Although chemically benign, krypton can displace oxygen in confined spaces, posing asphyxiation risks. Adequate ventilation, oxygen-deficiency monitoring and securely fastened cylinders are essential. Handling cold boil-off or liquid krypton demands cryogenic gloves, face shields to prevent frostbite and thermal injury.

NovaAir’s turnkey services begin with grade-certified krypton (≥ 99.99 %) supplied in seamless cylinders, tube bundles and vacuum-insulated trailers. We offer custom blending for lasers, window insulation or tracer applications, and design turnkey gas systems with telemetric monitoring for laboratories, manufacturing lines and clean-rooms. On-site safety workshops cover NFPA-compliant handling, leak detection protocols and emergency response, while ISO-aligned purity analyses and environmental reporting ensure regulatory compliance.

With its unique optical, thermal and inert properties, krypton underpins advanced lighting, precision lasers, energy-efficient glazing and critical testing. NovaAir’s end-to-end supply chain, bespoke engineering services and safety-first approach guarantee that your krypton needs are met with consistency, reliability and expert support—enabling your projects to shine brighter and perform flawlessly.