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
Hydrogen has become an ideal alternative energy source because of its tendency to produce lower unwanted emissions.
Typically mixed with argon, hydrogen is used for welding and cutting stainless steel.
Hydrogen is used in chemical synthesis to produce ammonia, methanol and other products.
In refineries hydrogen is used to process crude oil into refined oils, such as gasoline and diesel, and to remove contaminants.
Hydrogen is also essential in chemical processing such as creating sulfuric and hydrochloric acids.
Hydrogen is sometimes used instead of helium as the carrier gas in gas chromatography (GC).
Hydrogen gas is essential for rocket propulsion as well as powering and maintaining spacecrafts.
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.
Major hazards: Fire (extremely flammable)
Specifications
Sizes may vary by location. Contact your local Airgas representative or local branch location for availability in your area.
