Argon is an inert (non-reactive) gas which accounts for only 1 percent of atmospheric air, and is used for a variety of items, from incandescent light bulbs to double-glazed windows. Argon is sourced from air separation plants, and is purified to achieve different grades required.
Argon is used in welding to help with arc starts as well as maintain longer arcs at lower welding voltages. Argon in its pure form is often used for metal arc welding as well as TIG (tungsten inert gas) welding on aluminum, ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Commonly blended with CO2, helium and oxygen. It’s also used in the iron and metal industries to prevent oxidation, and in laboratories as a purge gas.
S.J. Smith provides argon, liquid argon, argon mixes and liquid argon mixes to customers in the Illinois, Iowa, and northwest Missouri area in tanks from the smallest available to more than 11,000 gallons. Whether in cylinders, cradles, or bulk/micro-bulk gas, we have the argon you need, when you need it. With 12 locations throughout Illinois, Iowa and Missouri, S.J. Smith offers consistent inventory levels and fast delivery to meet our customers’ needs for argon as well as other gases and gas mixes.
S.J. Smith also supplies a full complement of gas accessories, including regulators, hoses, torches, cutting tips and more. Check out our fully stocked catalog online.
Contact S.J. Smith today for your argon supply, by reaching out to your account manager, calling 563-324-5237, or going to sjsmith.com/contact.