Elemental Analysis - Argon (Ar)

The three most abundant gases in the atmosphere are nitrogen, oxygen, and argon. Argon is a noble gas that makes up slightly less than 1 percent of the atmosphere.

The five main uses of argon include its placement in neon lights, its ability to help determine the age of very old materials, its use as an insulator in metal production, its use as a welding gas, and its use in XNUMXD printing.

• Inert gases are useful for creating neon lights. Argon is also used for this purpose.
• Argon is used in conjunction with potassium to date objects up to 4 billion years ago. Carbon dating, a type of radioisotope dating, is only useful for objects known to be thousands of years old.
• Similar to its role in welding, argon is used in the synthesis of metals as it prevents oxidation (corrosion) and displaces unwanted gases such as carbon monoxide.
• Argon is used for welding special alloys, as well as for welding automobile chassis, mufflers and other automotive parts.
• Argon is used in the emerging field of XNUMXD printing.

Unfortunately, the fact that argon is chemically inert does not mean it does not pose potential health hazards. For example, high levels of argon gas in the air in a closed environment can replace oxygen.

In the tests and analyzes carried out in our organization, which has a wide range of technological equipment, trained and experienced staff and applies the most modern methods, national and international standards and legal regulations in force are complied with. Among the numerous tests carried out in this context, there are argon (Ar) testing services within the framework of elemental analysis.