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Argon is used during the manufacturing of titanium, steel, aluminum, and zirconium. In healthcare, argon is used in lasers to treat retinal detachment. Its used in treating kidney tumors (specifically it is used to cool down cryoneedles during surgery which destroys the diseased tissue by freezing it), and its also used to treat heart arrhythmia. Argon also finds application in the wine industry by keeping the wine in barrels from going bad. Argon is more dense than air, which means it will keep it away from the wine by settling on top of it. Additionally, it is used in neon lights because when electricity travels through it, it glows at a low voltage which is cost efficient. Also, because argon is very inert, it is used to preserve very old documents.

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