ArgonUsed in the production, processing and fabrication of a range of metals, Argon is one of the most common welding gases and is ideal for light to medium fabricators and home enthusiasts.
Inert to all materials at all temperatures and pressures, argon allows easy formation of a welding arc without reacting with the metal being welded. Now available in E and D size from selected stores.
Argon ≥ 99.997%
Moisture ≤ 10 ppm Oxygen ≤ 5 ppm
| SIZE | VOLUME | WEIGHT (FULL)* | PRESSURE | OUTLET CONNECTION | AVAILABILITY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 2.1 m3 | 17.30 kg | 20,000 kPa | 10 | NZ Wide |
| SE | 4.9 m3 | 41.70 kg | 20000 kPa | 10 | Selected stores only |
| APPEARANCE | ODOUR | FLAMMABILITY |
|---|---|---|
| Colourless gas | Odourless | Non flammable |
Non-flammable non-toxic gas 2.2 All Trade N Go Gas can be purchased directly from Coregas or from one of our stockist, without the need of having an account.
In common with other compressed gases, the cylinders in which it is stored may explode if exposed to very high temperatures that cause the gas pressure to rise beyond the level of which the cylinders are designed to handle. Accordingly, argon gas cylinder tanks should be stored upright, in a well-ventilated storage area that is dry and cool.
How long a single cylinder tank lasts will depend on the flow rate. For a flow rate of between 0.5 and 0.7 M³ per hour, you can expect a 10.6m³ cylinder tank to last from 15-21 hours. For other flow rates, simply divide the cylinder tank capacity by the relevant flow rate.
Yes, argon is denser than air. Argon gas will displace the oxygen present in the air close to the ground. For this reason, it is sometimes used to put out fires in areas where equipment that could be damaged by water or foam extinguishers is present.
As an inert gas, argon will not go bad when stored correctly. It should be safe to use in a TIG welding process, gas purge process or other industrial application even after spending a long time in storage.
Although argon itself is not flammable, argon gas cylinder tanks may explode in a fire due to the heat increasing the pressure beyond normal working capacity. As with all products that are stored at high pressure, precautions must be taken to ensure safety; inert gases pose the risk of asphyxiation in enclosed spaces and can cause cold burns to skin when exposed to argon compressed gas or liquid.
This depends on the required flow rate and usage requirements. Multiply your required hourly flow rate by 10 and this is the minimum acetylene cylinder tank size you will need. For flow rates that exceed our largest cylinder tank size, manifolding several cylinder tanks together may be the best solution.