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Argon and Oxygen are two chemical elements in the periodic table. ... Argon is an inert gas whereas oxygen is a very reactive gas. Oxygen is one of the most abundant elements on this planet while Argon is one of the most abundant noble gases. Argon is produced when high purity oxygen is manufactured.
- Is Argon lighter than oxygen?
- Can I fill an oxygen tank with argon?
- What happens when argon reacts with oxygen?
- Is argon gas heavier than air?
- Why is argon so expensive?
- Who found argon?
- Can an oxygen tank be used for CO2?
- Can you transport argon in a car?
- Can you put argon in a nitrogen tank?
- How much argon do we breathe in?
- What are 5 uses for Argon?
- How dangerous is Argon?
Is Argon lighter than oxygen?
Argon is denser than air and displaces oxygen close to the ground during inert gas asphyxiation.
Can I fill an oxygen tank with argon?
The valves have different threads for several safety purposes, but oxygen cylinders and argon cylinders are of the same construction. ... The good news for you, is that converting FROM oxygen to an inert gas, is easier than converting TO oxygen, because argon tanks do not absolutely need to be "oxygen clean".
What happens when argon reacts with oxygen?
A colorless odorless gas. Both argon and oxygen are noncombustible, but oxygen can accelerate the burning of a fire. May cause asphyxiation by the displacement of air.
Is argon gas heavier than air?
Furthermore, argon is much heavier than air. ... Comprising less than 1% of the atmosphere, argon is much more expensive to produce than nitrogen.
Why is argon so expensive?
Argon is a noble gas (like helium) which means that it is completely inert. Argon will not readily react with any other substance. Since it is such a small percentage of the atmosphere Argon is many times more expensive than Nitrogen.
Who found argon?
Can an oxygen tank be used for CO2?
Well-Known Member. medical O2 tanks have incompatible fittings for c02. You probably will not be able to find a place to fill it.
Can you transport argon in a car?
Argon in an enclosed space can be just as deadly as acetylene. A sizable leak could suffocate you if adequate ventilation for the tank is not supplied. I transport my cylinders in my car. I feel it's safe.
Can you put argon in a nitrogen tank?
Any inert gas, such as helium, argon, etc, would also work, but nitrogen is easy to obtain, inexpensive, and generally safe (assuming that trying to kill oneself is safe).
How much argon do we breathe in?
Like other things in life, breathing isn't that simple. What we breathe in is far from pure oxygen, but roughly by volume 78 per cent nitrogen, 21 per cent oxygen, 0.965 per cent argon and 0.04 per cent carbon dioxide (plus some helium, water and other gases).
What are 5 uses for Argon?
Top Uses of Argon Gas
- Healthcare Industry. Did you know argon is used extensively within the healthcare industry? ...
- Uses in Lighting. Argon is used within neon tubes in lighting. ...
- Food and Drink Industry. ...
- Manufacturing Industry. ...
- Document Preservation. ...
- Home Fixtures. ...
- Scuba Diving. ...
- Other Common Uses of Argon Gas.
How dangerous is Argon?
Argon is nontoxic and largely inert. It can act as a simple asphyxiant by displacing the oxygen in air to levels below that required to support life. Inhalation of argon in excessive amounts can cause dizziness, nausea, vomiting, loss of consciousness, and death.
