Gaseous nitrogen is inert, colorless, odorless, tasteless, nontoxic, non corrosive, and nonflammable. Nitrogen is inert and will not support combustion; however, it is not life supporting.

• 气态氮是不活泼的，无色，无嗅，无味，无毒，无腐蚀性，不可燃。氮是不活泼的，不支持燃烧；但是它不是维持生命的必要元素。