Helena Joyce
Polluted oxygen is dirty, unfiltered air that is found in the world naturally in the swamp biome. It is a gas resource that is breathable and works similarly to oxygen, allowing duplicants to survive. However, it is also the primary vector of transmission for Slimelung germs, which can cause yucky lungs and increase the air consumption rate and cause coughing. Sources of polluted oxygen include slime, polluted dirt, and polluted water. Deodorizers can be used to convert polluted oxygen into oxygen and clay using a filtration medium.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Definition | Polluted oxygen is dirty, unfiltered air |
| Nature | Polluted oxygen is a gas resource |
| Source | Found in the world naturally in the Swamp Biome |
| Effects | Causes the Yucky Lungs debuff, which increases the air consumption rate and causes coughing |
| Effects | Causes food nearby to rot at a +100% rate (double default speed) |
| Effects | Acts as the primary vector of transmission for Slimelung germs, and can just as easily spread Food Poisoning germs |
| Effects | Can cause stress and make people sick, leading to reduced productivity |
| Solutions | Deodorizers convert polluted oxygen into clean oxygen |
| Solutions | Sublimation Station can turn 1000g/s Polluted Dirt into 660g/s Polluted Oxygen |
| Solutions | Polluted oxygen can be converted to Liquid Oxygen by cooling it down to its condensation point and then reheating it |
| Solutions | Store slime/polluted dirt/etc. underwater to remove the polluted oxygen off-gassing |
| Solutions | Put deodorizers next to anything that produces polluted oxygen |
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What You'll Learn
- Polluted oxygen is a gas resource that can be breathed
- It is found in swamp biomes and spreads germs
- Deodorizers can convert polluted oxygen into oxygen and clay
- Sublimation stations can turn polluted dirt into polluted oxygen
- Polluted oxygen can be converted to liquid oxygen by cooling and reheating it
Polluted oxygen is a gas resource that can be breathed
Polluted oxygen is a gas resource that is breathable and works similarly to oxygen, allowing Duplicants to survive. It is dirty, unfiltered air that can be found naturally in the world in swamp biomes. It is produced by Pufts and Puft Princes, who breathe it and excrete slime. Slime, polluted dirt, and bottled polluted water also emit polluted oxygen into the air in environments with less than 1800g of air pressure, spreading any germs present.
While polluted oxygen is breathable, it is not without its risks. It acts as the primary vector of transmission for Slimelung germs and can easily spread Food Poisoning germs. Breathing too much polluted oxygen causes the Yucky Lungs debuff, increasing the air consumption rate and causing coughing. A polluted oxygen atmosphere also causes nearby food to rot at an accelerated rate.
To mitigate the risks of polluted oxygen, it can be converted into liquid oxygen by cooling it down to its condensation point using Thermo Regulators and then reheating it. This process is outlined in the guide for cleaning polluted oxygen. Additionally, deodorizers can be used to produce oxygen and clay from polluted oxygen using a filtration medium.
In summary, while polluted oxygen is a breathable gas resource, it poses health risks due to the presence of germs and the potential for adverse effects like Yucky Lungs debuff. It is important to take precautions when exposed to polluted oxygen and to prioritize breathing clean, filtered air whenever possible.
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It is found in swamp biomes and spreads germs
Polluted oxygen is dirty, unfiltered air that contains the same levels of oxygen as clean air, but also acts as a vector for Slimelung and food poisoning germs. It is found in swamp biomes and spreads germs.
In the game Oxygen Not Included, polluted oxygen is a breathable gas that can be found naturally in the swamp biome. It is produced by various sources, including slime, polluted dirt, and bottled or unbottled polluted water in environments with less than 1800g of air pressure. Pufts and Puft Princes can breathe polluted oxygen and excrete slime. Morbs produce polluted oxygen in environments with less than 1000g of air pressure and also release it upon death. Additionally, there are two types of geysers that emit polluted oxygen: hot and infectious vents, with the latter spreading Slimelung germs.
The presence of polluted oxygen in the swamp biome can lead to the spread of germs and diseases, such as Slimelung and food poisoning. These germs can multiply in polluted oxygen and spread through the air, infecting individuals and causing sickness. To mitigate this, players can employ strategies such as using deodorizers, waterlocks, and exosuits, or by pumping cold water or air into the swamp area, as germs cannot survive in low temperatures.
It is important to note that breathing too much polluted oxygen can have negative consequences for players' characters in the game. Excessive exposure can lead to the "Yucky Lungs" debuff, which increases the air consumption rate and causes coughing. It can also cause food nearby to rot at a faster rate. Therefore, it is recommended to take precautions to minimize the spread of polluted oxygen and the associated health risks.
Overall, the presence of polluted oxygen in the swamp biome poses a challenge for players in Oxygen Not Included. By understanding the sources and consequences of polluted oxygen, players can implement strategies to manage the spread of germs and maintain the health of their characters.
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Deodorizers can convert polluted oxygen into oxygen and clay
Polluted oxygen is dirty, unfiltered air that is found in the world naturally in the swamp biome. It is a gas resource that is breathable and works similarly to oxygen, allowing duplicants to survive. However, it is also a vector for the transmission of Slimelung germs and food poisoning germs. Breathing too much polluted oxygen causes the "Yucky Lungs" debuff, which increases the air consumption rate and causes coughing. It also causes food decay at double the default speed.
Deodorizers are buildings that can be used to purify polluted oxygen and reduce the threat of Slimelung infection. They require a periodic supply of filtration media to function and consume 5 Watts of power. Deodorizers can collect polluted oxygen from two tiles away, and this process can be enhanced by placing a liquid tile between the deodorizer and the polluted oxygen to create a perfect seal.
Deodorizers produce oxygen and clay from polluted oxygen. They can be placed near structures that emit polluted oxygen, such as outhouses and wash basins, to purify the air. Additionally, they can be used to clean pockets of polluted oxygen while exploring asteroids, and the resulting clean oxygen can be pumped back to the colony.
Deodorizers can also be placed over open pools of polluted water, which naturally converts to polluted oxygen over time. This process is slow and may not be a primary source of oxygen, but it also produces clay, an important resource for ceramic production. The clay created through this process is dropped on the ground by the deodorizer.
Overall, deodorizers are an effective way to convert polluted oxygen into oxygen and clay, contributing to both air purification and the production of valuable resources.
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Sublimation stations can turn polluted dirt into polluted oxygen
Polluted oxygen is a gas resource that is breathable and works similarly to oxygen, allowing Duplicants to survive. It is dirty, unfiltered air that can be found in the world naturally in the Swamp Biome. Breathing too much polluted oxygen causes the Yucky Lungs debuff, which increases the air consumption rate and causes coughing. It also acts as the primary vector for the transmission of Slimelung germs and can easily spread food poisoning germs.
Sublimation Stations are buildings that can turn polluted dirt into polluted oxygen. They speed up the conversion of polluted dirt into polluted oxygen. This process is known as sublimination, where solids convert directly into gas. One Sublimation Station can support five Duplicants without filtration, but this increases oxygen consumption by 30% due to Yucky Lungs. Converting the polluted oxygen into clean oxygen requires deodorizers and filtration media, which increases the number of supported Duplicants to six.
Sublimation Stations have good synergy with Puft Ranching, as Pufts consume large quantities of polluted oxygen and produce slime in return. This is useful for farming certain plants, ranching critters, generating oxygen, or even creating water. Sublimation Stations also work well with Ethanol Power generation, as the process of converting Arbor Trees into Ethanol creates a lot of polluted dirt. Burning Ethanol into a Petroleum Generator produces the polluted water needed for irrigating new Arbor Trees.
While Sublimation Stations can effectively turn polluted dirt into polluted oxygen, the polluted oxygen it creates needs to be deodorized to prevent negative effects on Duplicants.
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Polluted oxygen can be converted to liquid oxygen by cooling and reheating it
Polluted oxygen is dirty, unfiltered air that is found in the world naturally in the swamp biome. It is a gas resource that works similarly to oxygen, allowing duplicants to survive. However, it is also the primary vector for the transmission of Slimelung germs and food poisoning germs. Breathing too much polluted oxygen can cause the "Yucky Lungs" debuff, which increases the air consumption rate and causes coughing. It also causes food nearby to rot at a faster rate.
Polluted oxygen can be converted to liquid oxygen through a process of cooling and reheating. This process involves using an installation with thermo regulators to cool the polluted oxygen down to its condensation point and then reheating it. The thermo regulators, via the hydrogen, are responsible for removing energy from and condensing the polluted oxygen. This process can be optimized by using gold for most of the buildings, especially the thermo regulator and liquid pump. It is important to only input polluted oxygen into the system, as other gases might break it.
The Sublimation Station is another example of a system that can convert polluted oxygen into liquid oxygen. This system can turn 1000g/s of polluted dirt into 660g/s of polluted oxygen, which can then be cooled and reheated to become liquid oxygen.
By converting polluted oxygen into liquid oxygen through cooling and reheating, we can potentially mitigate the negative effects of polluted oxygen and utilize it as a resource more safely.
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Frequently asked questions
Polluted oxygen is dirty, unfiltered air. It is a gas resource that works similarly to oxygen, allowing Duplicants to survive.
Slime, polluted dirt, and bottled polluted water emit polluted oxygen into the air in environments with less than 1800g of air pressure. Morbs produce polluted oxygen into the air in environments with less than 1000g of air pressure. There are also two types of geysers that produce polluted oxygen – hot and infectious polluted oxygen vents.
Polluted oxygen acts as the primary vector of transmission for Slimelung germs and can easily spread Food Poisoning germs. Breathing too much polluted oxygen causes the Yucky Lungs debuff, which increases the air consumption rate and causes coughing. A polluted oxygen atmosphere also causes food nearby to rot at a faster rate.
Deodorizers convert polluted oxygen into clean oxygen. Placing deodorizers around the base can help clean the air and remove polluted oxygen. Storing slime and polluted dirt underwater can also prevent the release of polluted oxygen.
Carbon dioxide cannot be polluted, only oxygen can be. Deodorizers will not run if they are immersed in carbon dioxide, only polluted oxygen.
