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