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As an inert gas, argon is used for shielding very hot metals from the air. Very hot metals, such as the filament in a lighbulb, would react with oxygen and burn in a second or two. The argon gas in the lightbulb keeps that from happening.
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Is the gas argon an element?
Yes, argon is an element. Use the link below to learn more about this inert gas.
Why is argon use in a light bulb?
Because argon is an inert gas; the oxidation of the wolfram filament is not possible in pure argon.
What is the use of argon in incandescent bulbs?
argon gas preserve the filament from oxidation from high temperature
Is argon gas?
Yes, argon is a noble gas.
Is argon an inert gas?
argon is an inert gas
Do a noble gas have argon?
Argon is a noble gas
Is the argon noble gas?
argon is a noble gas
What element that is a gas is used in house light bulbs?
argon
Why do they use argon gas to tig weld?
Argon gas is an inert gas and it shields the weld from any contamination from the out side air. It shields the weld and makes it cleaner and stronger.
Which gas is use in gas welding?
oxygen and acetylene gas Argon gas is used in MIG and TIG welding
What type of gas is argon?
Argon is a monoatomic noble gas
What is inert argon gas?
All argon gas is inert.
