Airgas - AR 250BLUA - Industrial Grade Argon, Size 250 High Pressure Steel Cylinder, CGA 580

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Warning

Actual volume in the cylinder may fluctuate based on numerous conditions

Industrial Grade Argon, Size 250 High Pressure Steel Cylinder, CGA 580

Warning

Actual volume in the cylinder may fluctuate based on numerous conditions

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Airgas Part #:AR 250BLUA

Manufacturer Part #:250BLUA

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About this product

Argon (Ar) is an colorless, odorless, tasteless, noncorrosive, nonflammable and nontoxic inert gas.

Product Attributes

CGA Connection

• CGA 580

Gas Grade

• Industrial

Features

Airgas operates its own dedicated blending facilities as well as maintains a national network of blending technology to ensure accurate, consistent production.

Applications

Argon is a welding shielding gas that enhances arc stability and prevents atmospheric contamination of welding pools, making it essential for gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW). It also prevents oxidation during metal production.
Denser than air, argon is used for blanketing wine and flushing oxygen from containers in the beverage industry.
Argon is used as an atmosphere for electronic manufacturing and semiconductors.
UHP or Ultra Carrier Grades are used as carrier gases in gas chromatography, as a fill gas for certain specialized lamps and as an atmosphere for growing silicon or germanium crystals.
Argon UHP grade is also used in graphite furnace Atomic Absorption.

Safety

Always use in accordance with the Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Cylinder must be stored and used in an upright, secured position in a well-ventilated or monitored area.
Always follow local fire code requirements when storing gas cylinders.

Specifications

Sizes may vary by location. Contact your local Airgas representative or local branch location for availability in your area.

Size

250 Steel HP

DOT Specification

3AA - 2265 - Canada 3AA - M174

O.D.

9" - 229 mm

Length

51" - 1300 mm

Weight

108 lbs - 49 kg

Water Volume

2624 Cubic Inches - 43 ltrs

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