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Argon

Argon is one of the most common carrier gases in gas chromatography. Argon is used as a carrier gas in sputtering, plasma etching and ion implantations, and as a blanket atmosphere in crystal growth.

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Process

The most common source of Argon is an air separation plant. Air contains approx. 0.93% (vol.) argon. A crude argon stream containing up to 5% Oxygen is removed from the main air separation column via a secondary (“side-arm”) column. The crude argon is then further purified to produce the various commercial grades required. Argon may also be recovered from the exhaust stream of certain Ammonia plants.

GasArgon
CAS No.7440-37-1
Purity≥99.99%
Applications
  • Electrical Welding
    Electrical Welding

    One of the most common application of argon, either pure or in various mixtures, is as a shielding gas for arc welding.

  • Glass
    Glass

    Argon is used as an insulation gas in high-efficiency multi-pane windows to improve thermal insulation.

  • Steel
    Steel

    Argon is also used in the iron and steel industry to prevent oxidation of molten metals and alloys and for degassing and desulphurization of molten steel and iron baths.

  • Medical
    Medical

    The pharmaceutical industry uses argon to displace oxygen in the top of intravenous drug containers, extending product shelf-life. Liquid argon is used in cryosurgery e.g., cryoablation to destroy cancer cells.

  • Wines
    Wines

    Argon is used for wine preservation to eliminate air by the heavier argon, to prevent oxidation and extend the product quality for opened bottles and barrels.

  • Metal Treating
    Metal Treating

    Argon is used, often in a mixture with hydrogen, as a protective atmosphere for the heat treatment of certain metals, particularly those which are susceptible to nitriding when treated in a nitrogen-based atmosphere. This includes stainless steels and many different specialized and there-fore small-scale applications.

Frequently Asked Question
  • Q: What’s the specification can you supply?

    Cylinder: 40L   Valve: G5/8 CGA580    Content: 5.6M3
    Cylinder bundle: 40L*16   Valve: G5/8 CGA580   Content: 5.6M3/Cyl*16

  • What is the molar mass/atomic number/ atomic mass/formula of argon?

    The molar mass of the argon atom is 40 g/mol, the atomic number is 18, the relative atomic mass is 39.948, and the chemical formula is Ar.

  • What are the uses of argon?

    High-purity argon is used in the semiconductor industry as a protective gas for the production of high-purity silicon and germanium crystals;
    High-purity argon also can be used as an inert gas for system cleaning, shielding and pressurization;
    High-purity argon used in chemical vapor deposition, sputtering and annealing processes.

  • Is argon inert gas?

    Yes. The nature of argon is very inactive, it can neither burn nor support combustion, it is an inert gas.

  • What are the functions of argon medical treatment?

    For argon, the current medical uses are mainly high-frequency argon knives and argon-helium knives.

  • What are your sizes of argon tank?

    Cylinder: 40L  Valve: G5/8 CGA580  Content: 5.6m3
    Cylinder bundle: 40L*16  Valve: G5/8 CGA580  Content: 5.6m3/cyl*16
    OR we can fill the tank you provided.

  • Is argon a greenhouse gas?

    No. Argon is not a greenhouse gas.

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