Argon gas/Welding gas/99.999% argon/argon

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Description

Argon

 

² Aluminum

To replace air or nitrogen, creating an inert atmosphere conducive to manufacturing aluminum; to assist in the removal of unwanted soluble gases during degasification; and to remove dissolved hydrogen and particulates from molten aluminum.

 

² Electronics

To provide a protective atmosphere and heat-transfer medium for growing germanium and silicon crystals for

ultra-pure semiconductors.

² Glass

Because of its low thermal conductivity, argon provides window manufacturers with the gas barrier they need to produce double-pane insulated windows. During the production process, argon gas is injected between two window panes. This insulation barrier greatly improves the window's energy efficiency.

 

² Lighting

To fill incandescent and fluorescent light bulbs; to create a blue light in neon-type lamps.

 

² Metal Fabrication

To create an inert gas shield during welding; to provide an oxygen- and nitrogen- free environment for annealing and rolling metals and alloys; and to flush molten metals to eliminate porosity in castings.

 

² Steel

To displace gas or vapors and prevent oxidation during processing; to obtain temperature consistency and homogenous composition by stirring molten steel; to assist in the removal of unwanted soluble gases during degasification; as a carrier gas, to determine the composition of a sample through gas chromatography; and to flush out carbon monoxide and reduce chromium losses in the

Argon-Oxygen Decarburization (AOD) used during stainless steel refining.