OverviewARCAL™ He20 is an Air Liquide shielding gas mixture formulated for arc welding processes involving aluminium and other materials where helium-enriched argon improves arc stability and penetration.
Applications- MIG welding of aluminium and aluminium-copper alloys
- TIG welding of a wide range of materials
- TIG welding of hydrogen-sensitive materials
- Plasma welding outer gas for aluminium alloys
SafetyRisks: Asphyxiation at high concentrations
Flammability: Non-flammable
TransportProper shipping name: Compressed gas
UN No.: 1956
ADR class: 2
Classification code: 1A
Characteristics / Technical specifications- Reference: I2594
- Physical state: Gaseous
- Relative density (gas): Heavier than air
- Valve connection: AFNOR C (21.7 x 1.814 SI - right-hand male) Thread: 38x2 (S)
- Single molecule type: MIX
- Components (vol. % abs): Ar; He 20% ±2%
- Impurities (see product datasheet for full details): H2O (5 bar) ≤ 40 ppm; O2 ≤ 20 ppm; N2 ≤ 80 ppm
- Additional information: Product compliant with EN ISO 14175-I3-ArHe-20 (welding application)
- Color: Colorless
- Odor: Odorless