Industrial gas cylinder ARCAL™ R1-5

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Description
ARCAL: Air Liquide's shielding gas solution for arc welding applications.

Applications

• TIG and plasma welding of austenitic steels
• TIG and plasma welding of nickel alloys
• Robotic welding of austenitic steels
• Multi-cathode welding in piping
• Protection of austenitic steel parts during welding

Technical specifications (excerpt)
Reference: I2552
Relative density (gas): Heavier than air
Relative density (liquid 1 & 2): Heavier than air
Valve connection: AFNOR E (21.7 x 1.814 SI - left-hand male)
Composition (% Vol. abs): Ar; H2 5% ±0.5%
Impurities (see full product data sheet): H2O (5 bar) ≤ 40 ppm; O2 ≤ 20 ppm; N2 ≤ 80 ppm
Additional information: Product compliant with EN ISO 14175-R1-ArH-5 (welding application)
Colour: colourless
Odour: odourless

Safety & Transport
Risks: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
Flammability range: Extremely flammable
Transport - Proper shipping name: Compressed gas
UN number: 1954
ADR class: 2
Classification code: 1 F

Characteristics / technical specifications

• Commercial name: ARCAL™ R1-5
• Main composition: Argon (Ar) with 5% H2 (±0.5%)
• Compliance: EN ISO 14175-R1-ArH-5 (welding application)
• Internal reference: I2552
• Valve connection: AFNOR E (21.7 x 1.814 SI - left-hand male)
• Guaranteed impurities (excerpt): H2O (5 bar) ≤ 40 ppm; O2 ≤ 20 ppm; N2 ≤ 80 ppm
• Physico-chemical properties: colourless, odourless, heavier than air
• Transport conditions: UN No. 1954, ADR class 2, Compressed gas