The flame used for cutting and welding of metals is typically a combination of oxygen and a fuel gas, such as acetylene or propane. This flame produces high temperatures that can melt and join metal pieces together or cut through metal with precision.
Acetylene is commonly used in welding with oxygen to create a high-temperature flame for cutting and welding metal.
Oxygen and acetylene for flame welding. Argon for Tig welding CO2 for MIG welding steels Argon for MIG welding aluminum TRI-mix for robotic mig of steels. And helium is added for some overhead welding.
n - Oxygen and Acetylene are the original gasses that are used for welding/cutting. Newer mixtures are slowly replacing Acetylene as a fuel. These gasses don't always reach the temperatures attained by Acetylene. Us old-timers still prefer Acetylene.
Acetylene burns hotter than propane, reaching higher temperatures when used for welding and cutting applications. Its high temperature flame is suitable for metal cutting and welding processes that require intense heat.
Oxygen is used in welding to increase the burn rate of the fuel gas, such as acetylene, in the oxy-fuel welding process. The oxygen reacts with the fuel gas, creating a high-temperature flame that is used to melt and join metal together. Additionally, oxygen is used in oxy-fuel cutting to aid in the combustion process, resulting in a clean cut through metal.
Hydrogen.When Hydrogen burns with oxygen (from the atmosphere or supplied directly) the heat of the flame is high and is suitable for welding and cutting metals.
Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe. It can be used for cutting and welding metals through a process called oxyhydrogen or oxyacetylene welding, where hydrogen gas is mixed with oxygen to produce a high-temperature flame that can melt and cut through metal.
Most cutting and welding is done with a neutral flame.
Acetylene is commonly used in welding with oxygen to create a high-temperature flame for cutting and welding metal.
The reaction is called oxyacetylene combustion. It involves the burning of acetylene gas (C2H2) and oxygen (O2) to produce a high-temperature flame used for welding and cutting metals. The reaction forms carbon dioxide (CO2) and water vapor (H2O) as byproducts.
Basically, you need to look at the flame itself, if the tip of the nozzle is bluish/white, and long , then the flame is a carburising or reducing flame, it contains a high ratio of acetylene compared to oxygen, and will produce a cooler sooty flame. this can be used to make metals more malleable when working them, but the carbon is not helpful, and cannot be used for welding operations An oxidising flame is more pupleish/white and is far hotter, with more oxygen than acetylene, this flame is used in cutting, but will harden steel, making it brittle. in between the two is the neutral flame where welding operations are carried out. Images can be seen at: http://www.twi.co.uk/content/jk3.html (not my site)
Oxygen and acetylene for flame welding. Argon for Tig welding CO2 for MIG welding steels Argon for MIG welding aluminum TRI-mix for robotic mig of steels. And helium is added for some overhead welding.
Yes, propylene can be used as a fuel gas in welding applications. It is commonly used as an alternative to acetylene because it produces a similar flame temperature and is easier to handle and store. It is often used in cutting and brazing processes.
Dicarbon dihydride, also known as ethyne or acetylene, is a hydrocarbon compound with the chemical formula C2H2. It is a colorless, flammable gas with a distinct odor and is commonly used in welding and cutting metals due to its high flame temperature.
n - Oxygen and Acetylene are the original gasses that are used for welding/cutting. Newer mixtures are slowly replacing Acetylene as a fuel. These gasses don't always reach the temperatures attained by Acetylene. Us old-timers still prefer Acetylene.
Acetylene burns hotter than propane, reaching higher temperatures when used for welding and cutting applications. Its high temperature flame is suitable for metal cutting and welding processes that require intense heat.
oxygen supports the combustion of the gas that one uses in the welding/cutting torch. Acetylene combined with Oxygen produces the hottest flame.