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- Acetylene
Acetylene
The hottest, most versatile and most efficient of all fuel gases, acetylene is often used in combination with oxygen for welding, brazing, cutting and soldering.
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Due to its low ignition energy, acetylene is easy to ignite in oxygen or air. Oxygen and acetylene combined produce the hottest flame of any welding gas mixture. Now available in E and D size from selected stores.
Uses
Ideal for
- Oxy-acetylene cutting
- Welding
- Flame heating
- Flame hardening
- Flame straightening
- Flame cleaning
- Thermal spraying
- Gouging and brazing
Product Summary
Gas composition
- Acetylene
| Size | Product code | Volume / m³ | Weight (full) / kg | Pressure / kPa | Outlet connection | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 300110 | 1.0 | 13.6 | 1850 | Type 20 | NZ wide |
Additional Details
Physical & chemical properties
| Appearance | Odour | Flammability |
|---|---|---|
| AppearanceColourless gas | OdourGarlic-like | FlammabilityFlammable |
Hazard class
2.1
Hazard symbol (GHS)
-
Flammable gas 2.1