Argon

Colorless, odorless, and nonflammable gas.

As a trusted argon gas supplier in Colorado, we provide high-purity argon in cylinders and liquid form for welding, medical, food, and industrial applications.

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Certificate of Conformance: Argon

GRADES & SIZES

Argon is available in gas form in high pressure steel or aluminum cylinders and liquid argon in low pressure units. We provide industrial grade and high purity argon for welding and a wide range of industrial applications. Our most popular tank sizes and grades are below. Don’t see what you need? Send us a message and we’ll get back to you in 1 day.

AVAILABILITY

If you’re looking for an argon supplier in Colorado, General Air offers argon cylinders and exchanges at any of our 8 Front Range General Air locations. Business customers can purchase Argon in a store, request delivery, and receive bulk quantities.
Compressed high purity argon cylinders with height scale in feet, showing popular sizes of cylinders for welding applications.
Popular Sizes

Size Volume CGA Full Pressure
#1 Ultra High
Pressure Steel
570CF 677 6000
#1 Steel 336CF 580 2640
#2 Steel 297CF 2200
#6 Steel 40CF
#7 Steel 00CF

Trace Impurities

Argon O2 H2O THC
99.999% <1 ppm <1 ppm <1 ppm
Compressed high purity argon cylinders with height scale in feet, showing popular sizes of cylinders for welding applications.

Popular Sizes

Size Volume CGA Full Pressure
#1 Ultra High
Pressure Steel
570CF 677 6000
#1 Steel 336CF 580 2640
#6 Steel 42CF 2200

Trace Impurities

Argon O2 H2O
99.998% <4 ppm <3 ppm
Compressed argon cylinders with height scale in feet, showing popular sizes of cylinders for welding applications.

Popular Sizes

Size Volume CGA Full Pressure
Liquid Portable Unit 230L 580 350 Max
Liquid Portable Unit 196L
#1 Steel 336CF 2640
#2 Steel 249CF 2200
#4 Steel 125CF
#5 Steel 92CF
#6 Steel 42CF
#6 Aluminum 65CF
#7 Steel 20CF

Trace Impurities

Argon O2 H2O
99.998% <5 ppm <40 ppm

Common Applications for Argon Gas

  • Argon gas for TIG welding
  • Window production
  • Heat treating
  • 3D printing
  • Metal production
  • Gas Chromatography
  • Welding specialty alloys
  • Light bulb production
  • Laser production
  • Heat treating processes
  • Thermal insulation
Argon light bulb glowing with a filament, inside a glass bulb filled with argon gas.

Industries We serve Across Colorado

  • Manufacturing: Argon is widely used as a shielding gas for welding and metal fabrication, preventing oxidation and improving weld quality.
  • Construction: In construction, argon is commonly used for MIG and TIG welding for strong, clean welds on structural metal.
  • Medical: Argon is used in medical applications for laser surgeries, cryosurgery, and specialized imaging and research.
  • Food & Beverage: Argon helps preserve freshness in food and beverage packaging by displacing oxygen and extending shelf life.
  • Breweries: Breweries use argon to protect beer from oxidation during kegging, transfers, and storage, helping maintain flavor and carbonation.
  • Automotive: The automotive industry relies on argon for precision welding and alloy fabrication of vehicle frames, exhaust systems and other components.
  • Aerospace: Argon is used in aerospace for high-precision welding and alloy fabrication used in aircraft.
  • Agriculture: Argon is used in agriculture for controlled atmosphere storage of produce, helping extend freshness and reduce spoilage in transport.

Our Argon Service Areas in Colorado

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Argon an inert gas?

Yes, Argon is a rare and inert gas

What does inert mean?

An inert gas is one that does not form chemical reactions with other chemical substances and therefore does not form chemical compounds

How is Argon used in light bulbs?

Argon creates an inert oxygen-free atmosphere to protect the electrical element in the bulb from burning out.