Product Description
| Product | Argon |
| CAS | 7440-37-1 |
| Formula | Ar |
| Synonym | Ar, UN 1006, UN 1951, argon atom, Argon, Argon-40, EINECS 231-147-0, HSDB 7902, UNII-67XQY1V3KH, Systematic Name Argon, Superlist Names Argon, Argon, compressed, Argon, compressed [UN1006] [Nonflammable gas], Argon, refrigerated liquid (cryogenic liquid), Argon, refrigerated liquid (cryogenic liquid) [UN1951] [Nonflammable gas], UN1006, UN1951, Argon, Argon, compressed, Argon gas |
Typical Product Specifications
| Molecular weight | 39.95 |
| SMILES | [Ar] |
| InChI | 1S/Ar |
| Notes | Argon uses and applications include: In filling incandescent and fluorescent lamps and electronic tubes; as inert gas shield for arc welding and cutting; in inert atmospheres (blanketing) where nitrogen cannot be used, e.g., for production of reactive metals; flushing molten metals (steel); decarburization of stainless steel; protective shield for drawing silicon and germanium crystals; lasers; Geiger-counting tubes; plasma-jet torches; doping semiconductors; carrier for reactants; modifies reaction rates; component of air (0.94); packing gas in foods |
| Class | Specialty Chemicals |
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