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Q: How and why is argon used in welding?
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Which process uses an insert gas used for welding?

TIG welding uses Argon.


What are that 2 noble gases used to protect during welding?

Helium and argon are used as inert gases in welding.


Why is argon used in welding Argon is used to give an inert atmosphere?

Yes it is. Argon is used to flood the area of the weld to keep oxygen away from the weld.


What are the gases used in a hyperbaric welding chamber?

helium and argon


What argon is with metal?

Argon is an inert gas. this is not the correct answer Nor was it complete. Argon is used in welding to shield the heated metal from oxidation. This is called TIG welding, which stands for Through Inert Gas. Argon does not react directly with the metal.


What is the element argon used for?

its used for light bulbs, radio tubes, and welding.


Why argon gas used for spot welding?

Because argon is an inert gas, don't react with metals.


Which gases are used in normal welding process?

Depends on what you think of as normal welding. Gas welding use oxygen-acetylene. MIG/TIG use Argon. MAG, use an argon-something mix. Depending on what materials you are welding, there are some more options tha might be used.


What are the 2 noble gases used to protect active metals during welding?

Argon and Helium are used as sheilding gases in welding.


What type of gas is used when mig welding steal?

When MIG welding STEEL a mixture of Argon -- CO2 is used. 75% - 25%


Which gas is use in gas welding?

oxygen and acetylene gas Argon gas is used in MIG and TIG welding


Why argon is used in welding the recycling companys workbenches?

Argon is used as a shielding gas. By flooding the are of the weld with Argon, Oxygen is kept away from the molten metal of the weld.