Liquid Argon
Liquid Argon is tasteless, colourless, odourless, noncorrosive, nonflammable, and extremely cold. It is produced in large quantities at air separation plants for various applications.
Most commonly used in the metal industry for metal production, processing, and fabrication, it can be used as a pure gas for specific shielding, blanketing, annealing, and hot isostatic pressing (HIPing) applications.
DSW offers compressed Argon gas in high-pressure bottles, cylinders, and liquid argon in dewars of various sizes.
Properties:
| Property | Value |
| Boiling Point | -185.85°C (-302.53°F) |
| Melting Point | -189.34°C (-308.81°F) |
| Density (at -186°C) | 1.3954 g/cm³ |
| Specific Heat (at -186°C) | 0.52 kJ/kg·K |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.01772 W/m·K |
| Dielectric Constant | 1.6 |
| Latent Heat of Vaporization | 6.52 kJ/mol |
Specification：
| Gas | Purity (Ar) | Mixtures | Valve Type |
| Liquid Argon (LAR) | >99.999% | N/A | N/A |
| Ar | >99.999% | Helium: 1 ppm – 50% | CGA 580 |
| Ar | >99.999% | Hydrogen: 1 ppm – 50% | CGA 350 |
| Ar | >99.999% | Nitrogen: 1 ppm – 50% | CGA 580 |
Argon bottle or Argon cylinder Sizes:
| Size | 40L-150 Bar | 50L-150 Bar | 50L-200 Bar |
| Volume | 6M3 | 7.5M3 | 10M3 |
| Outside Diameter | 219MM | 232MM | 232MM |
| Height | 1333MM | 1420MM | 1420MM |
| Weight | 47.8KG | 52KG | 52KG |
| Working pressure | 150BAR | 150BAR | 200BAR |
| Test pressure | 250BAR | 250BAR | 300BAR |
| Material | 37Mn | 37Mn | 34CrMo4 |
| Wall thickness | 5.7MM | 5.7MM | 5.7MM |
| Standard | ISO9809-3 | ISO9809-3 | ISO9809-1 |
USD OF ARGON, LIQUID ARGON
Welding: Argon serves as an inert shielding gas in welding processes.
The metal fabrication industry uses Argon primarily to shield metals against oxidation when welding.
This is due to its non-toxic properties, nonflammability, and non-reactivity under extreme temperatures.
Argon welding gas is an inert shield gas to enhance arc stability and gas metal arc welding characteristics.
It is also the primary gas used in metal fabrication manufacturing for the gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) process.
Industrial Applications: It is used in various high-temperature industrial processes.
Radioisotope Dating:
Argon is employed in argon-argon dating, a method used to determine the age of ancient substances. Scientists can estimate the age of rocks and minerals by analysing the decay of radioactive isotopes.
Lighting: Argon is used in neon signs to produce a characteristic glow.
In semiconductor manufacturing, Argon is a protective layer for culturing silicon and germanium crystals…etc.
Metal production: Argon can synthesize metals as it assists in reducing oxidation and replaces unwanted gases like carbon monoxide.
Food and Beverage:
As an inert gas, argon is used in the food and beverage industry to displace oxygen in wine barrels and prevent oxidation.
It is also one of the gases considered for controlled atmosphere stunning in the poultry and swine industries.
Condensation and Refrigeration: Argon can be liquefied and used in refrigeration systems where very low temperatures are required for specific processes.
Scientific Research: Liquid argon is employed in various scientific studies and experiments, such as studying the behaviour of materials at extremely low temperatures or investigating the properties of matter under unique conditions.
Healthcare:
Argon gas has extensive uses in the healthcare industry.
For example, argon lasers are used in diabetic retinal phototherapy and retinal detachment. They are also used to close arteries and remove tumours.
Scuba diving: Argon is used in dry suits worn by scuba divers, as it provides better insulation than regular oxygen.
Supply Modes-liquid argon suppliers
Compressed Gas Cylinder
DSW provides a selection of pure Argon and argon mixtures packaged in various cylinder sizes to guarantee purity and consistency.
High-pressure and cryogenic tanks/ Liquid Dewars
DSW consistently meets client demand with compressed argon gas and liquid argon cylinders.
MicroBulk
MicroBulk Services offers gas supply solutions for customers who have outgrown their cylinders, saving time and space. DSW MicroBulk Services also helps customers reduce gas use and waste to save money.
