Krypton (Kr) is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless noble gas, chemically inert and non-flammable. It is used in specialized lighting applications, such as fluorescent bulbs and high-intensity flash lamps for photography, as well as in krypton-based lasers for scientific and industrial purposes. Extracted from air through fractional distillation, krypton is rare and non-toxic, posing minimal health risks but acting as an asphyxiant in high concentrations by displacing oxygen. It is stored and transported as a compressed gas in high-pressure cylinders. Krypton's inert nature makes it safe for handling, but proper ventilation is required in confined spaces to prevent asphyxiation risks.
