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Which gases are used for welding?

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Oxy-Gasoline is an effective fuel and is very good when traditional gas bottles are not available. Hydrogen is a good fuel when welding aluminium but is not used when welding steel because it damages the steel. Propane, butane and butane/propane mixes are also used.

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