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What part of a welding rod provides a gas shield to protect the molten metal?
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The coating.
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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 purpose of the flux in welding?
Flux is used to protect the weld from the atmosphere. Flux produces a gas shield over the liquid portion of the weld during the welding process as the electrode is used. The flux then forms a protective layer over the weld called slag. Flux also acts as a deoxidizer, pulling oxygen and nitrogen from the weld pool to the surface, preventing porosity. There are many other and much more technical reasons that involve chemistry of the weld metal, arc characteristics, and mechanical properties of the finished weld.
What makes argon useful?
Molten metals have an affinity to Oxygen, Nitrogen and other gasses found in the air we breathe. These gasses combine with the metals destroying their integrity. Argon is an inert gas (dead) and does not do this and is why it is used to shield the molten puddle from these gasses. Argon is cheaper than Helium. It is also heavier and does not float away. Heliarc (GTAW/TIG) was developed during WWll and improvements have been made to the process. Replacing Helium with Argon was one of the results. Helium is still used in some instances when welding Aluminum as it allows the heat from the arc to travel thru it better than Argon does. In some situations mixtures of both are used.
What element is used as a shield to protect people from radioactive subtances?
Its Lead. thick lead shields or badges are used to block radiations.
If a pure Titanium plate is exposed to a direct nuclear explosion will it be able to shield the explosion?
Not unless it is several hundred feet thick and vast in area. The explosion would melt the titanium and blow the molten metal to pieces.
What is dual shield welding?
Welding process that uses both flux core, within the wire, and gas to protect the molten weld pool from contamination.
What are welding rods?
Welding rods are fillers that add to the molten pool of metal. They are usually stronger than the metals being fused. In arc welding, they have a coating that burns and creates a shield around the puddle. welding rods are used for weld two pieces of metal together, or to cut metal if you have big enough rods and enough amps.
Is welding equipment fireproof?
No. Cables for electric welders, and hoses for gas torches are fire RESISTANT, but can be burned. Care should be taken to shield them from direct flame, and spatters of molten metal.
What is the difference between shielded and unshielded welding?
Shielded welding needs a gas to shield the weld from the atmoshere air. Unshielded uses a flux the burns when welding to shield the weld from the atmoshere air.
What should you always wear when welding?
Welding helmet which has eye protection and a face shield .
The shade of the filter plate used in a welding shield depends on what?
The Type of welding you are doing, the brightness of the arc.
What provides the best description of Operation Desert Shield?
It was designed to protect Saudi Arabia from an invasion of Iraqi forces. It was designed to protect Saudi Arabia from an invasion of Iraq forces
Name the welding processes covered in this chapter which may use a shielding gas to shield the weld area?
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Gas Metal Arc Welding Flux Cored Arc Welding
What is a medieval shield?
A Shield to Protect a Knight from injurys
What liquid is in shield volcanoes?
Shield volcanoes may contain molten rock called magma, particularly of a basaltic composition.
What determines the exact temperature of the shield metal welding arc?
It depends on the resistance to the current flow
Why noble gases such as helium and argon are used in welding?
maybe because helium is lighter If you are asking in re: to TIG welding, Oxygen is corrosive and a "live" gas that will destroy the molten metal. You need an "inert" gas to protect the molten puddle. If you are asking in re: to cutting or welding with the Oxy/Fuel process then Helium is an "inert" gas and does not burn or support combustion.
