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Argon

Colorless, odorless, nonflammable gas.

Download SDS: P-4563

Certificate of Conformance: Argon

GRADES & SIZES

Argon is available in gas form in high pressure steel or aluminum cylinders and liquid form in low pressure units. Our most popular 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

Argon is available for purchase with a new cylinder or for exchange at any of our 8 Front Range General Air locations. Business customers can purchase Argon in a store, request delivery, and receive bulk quantities.

Popular Sizes

Size Volume CGA Full Pressure
#1 Ultra High
Pressure Steel
570CF 677 6000
#1 Steel 336CF 590 2200
#2 Steel 297CF
#6 Steel 40CF
#7 Steel 00CF

Trace Impurities

Argon O2 H2O THC
99.999% <1 ppm <1 ppm <1 ppm

Popular Sizes

Size Volume CGA Full Pressure
#1 Ultra High
Pressure Steel
570CF 677 6000
#1 Steel 336CF 590 2200
#6 Steel 42CF

Trace Impurities

Argon O2 H2O
99.998% <4 ppm <3 ppm
Popular Sizes

Size Volume CGA Full Pressure
Liquid Portable Unit 230L 580 350Max
Liquid Portable Unit 196L
#1 Steel 336CF 2200
#2 Steel 249CF
#4 Steel 125CF
#5 Steel 92CF
#6 Steel 42CF
#6 Aluminum 65CF
#7 Steel 18CF

Trace Impurities

Argon O2 H2O
99.998% <5 ppm <40 ppm

Common Applications

  • Shielding gas
  • Window production
  • Heat treating
  • 3D printing
  • Metal production
  • Gas Chromatography
  • Welding specialty alloys
  • Light bulb production
  • Laser production
  • Heat treating processes
  • Thermal insulation
lightbulb

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.