GRADES & SIZES
Argon is available in gas form in high pressure steel or aluminum cylinders and liquid form in low pressure units. Our most popular sizes and grades are below. Don’t see what you need? Send us a message and we’ll get back to you in 1 day.
AVAILABILITY
Argon is available for purchase with a new cylinder or for exchange at any of our 8 Front Range General Air locations. Business customers can purchase Argon in a store, request delivery, and receive bulk quantities.
| Size | Volume | CGA | Full Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Ultra High Pressure Steel |
570CF | 677 | 6000 |
| #1 Steel | 336CF | 590 | 2200 |
| #2 Steel | 297CF | ||
| #6 Steel | 40CF | ||
| #7 Steel | 00CF |
Trace Impurities
| Argon | O2 | H2O | THC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99.999% | <1 ppm | <1 ppm | <1 ppm |
Popular Sizes
| Size | Volume | CGA | Full Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Ultra High Pressure Steel |
570CF | 677 | 6000 |
| #1 Steel | 336CF | 590 | 2200 |
| #6 Steel | 42CF |
Trace Impurities
| Argon | O2 | H2O |
|---|---|---|
| 99.998% | <4 ppm | <3 ppm |
| Size | Volume | CGA | Full Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liquid Portable Unit | 230L | 580 | 350Max |
| Liquid Portable Unit | 196L | ||
| #1 Steel | 336CF | 2200 | |
| #2 Steel | 249CF | ||
| #4 Steel | 125CF | ||
| #5 Steel | 92CF | ||
| #6 Steel | 42CF | ||
| #6 Aluminum | 65CF | ||
| #7 Steel | 18CF |
Trace Impurities
| Argon | O2 | H2O |
|---|---|---|
| 99.998% | <5 ppm | <40 ppm |
Common Applications
- Shielding gas
- Window production
- Heat treating
- 3D printing
- Metal production
- Gas Chromatography
- Welding specialty alloys
- Light bulb production
- Laser production
- Heat treating processes
- Thermal insulation
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Argon an inert gas?
Yes, Argon is a rare and inert gas
What does inert mean?
An inert gas is one that does not form chemical reactions with other chemical substances and therefore does not form chemical compounds
How is Argon used in light bulbs?
Argon creates an inert oxygen-free atmosphere to protect the electrical element in the bulb from burning out.