Argon 4.6 from Linde is a high-purity inert gas primarily used as a shielding gas for welding applications. Its low ionization potential enables easy arc ignition and stable arc performance without reacting with the welded materials.
Argon effectively protects the weld pool from oxidation and atmospheric contamination, ensuring high weld quality and mechanical integrity. It is suitable for a wide range of welding methods and materials.
Key Features
- High purity (grade 4.6)
- Chemically inert gas
- Low ionization potential for easy arc ignition
- Stable welding arc
- Protection against oxidation
- Suitable for various metals and alloys
Technical Specifications
- Gas: argon (Ar)
- Purity: typically ≥ 99.996% (4.6 grade)
- Standard: ČSN EN ISO 14175
- Supply form: gas cylinder
- 10 l (200 bar)
- 20 l (200 bar)
- 50 l (200 bar)
- 50 l (300 bar)
Applications
- Shielding gas for MIG welding
- aluminum and its alloys
- copper and its alloys
- nickel and its alloys
- Shielding gas for TIG (GTAW) welding
- carbon and alloy steels
- stainless steels (CrNi)
- aluminum, copper, nickel and alloys
- Plasma arc welding (PAW)
- Root protection during welding
- Welding of titanium and high-alloy materials
- Filling gas for lamps and lighting
