Chemical formula: Ar
Chemical name: Argon
Argon is a colorless, odorless, nonflammable and non corrosive gas, and forms no known chemical compounds.
It is a small part of the atmospheric air around us ( approximately 1%). At atmospheric pressure, it becomes a liquid at -186°C. Although Argon is non-toxic by itself , high concentrations will reduce the amount of available oxygen in the breathing air which provides the danger of suffocation.
Argon is widely used primarily for its properties as an inert gas in many applications. The other property that sets this gas apart from other inert gases is its high gravity, which assures an excellent blanketing function.
Argon is produced as a side product of the ammonia production plants. Since large amounts of air are used to provide nitrogen and oxygen in the ammonia process, the Argon present in the air can be captured and purified to the right specification. The total production capacity is 11,000 ton per year in Geleen.
Argon is supplied as a cold liquid from our storage tank in Geleen.
