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Oxygen Free Grade Argon, Size 250 High Pressure Steel Cylinder, CGA 580

Airgas Part #:AR OF250

Manufacturer Part #:OF250


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About this product


  • Airgas® Industrial Welding Shielding Gases are protective gases commonly used in several welding processes to prevent atmospheric contamination of the weld pool.


Product Attributes

CGA Connection

• CGA 580

Gas Grade

• Oxygen Free
Features

  • Airgas operates its own dedicated blending facilities as well as maintains a national network of blending technology to ensure accurate, consistent production.

Applications

  • Argon is a welding shielding gas that enhances arc stability and prevents atmospheric contamination of welding pools, making it essential for gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW). It also prevents oxidation during metal production.
  • Denser than air, argon is used for blanketing wine and flushing oxygen from containers in the beverage industry.
  • Argon is used as an atmosphere for electronic manufacturing and semiconductors.
  • UHP or Ultra Carrier Grades are used as carrier gases in gas chromatography, as a fill gas for certain specialized lamps and as an atmosphere for growing silicon or germanium crystals.
  • Argon UHP grade is also used in graphite furnace Atomic Absorption.

Safety

  • Always use in accordance with the Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
  • Cylinder must be stored and used in an upright, secured position in a well-ventilated or monitored area.
  • Always follow local fire code requirements when storing gas cylinders.

Specifications

Sizes may vary by location. Contact your local Airgas representative or local branch location for availability in your area.


DIMENSIONS

Size
250 Steel HP
DOT Specification
3AA - 2265 - Canada 3AA - M174
O.D.
9" - 229 mm
Length
51" - 1300 mm
Weight
108 lbs - 49 kg
Water Volume
2624 Cubic Inches - 43 ltrs
Airco/BOC
S
Air Products
B