Industrial Gas 101 - Gas Supply Resources

22 Feb.,2024

 

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Common industrial gases 

Nitrogen (N2)

Nitrogen is used primarily for blanketing volatile chemicals in the industrial market. Most contractors use nitrogen to purge lines when on the job. Nitrogen gas tanks are measured in cubic feet. This means a 20-tank holds 20 cubic feet of Nitrogen. 

Common sizes: 

  • Nitrogen 20 and 40 for typical jobs 
  • Nitrogen 60 and 80 for large or unique jobs

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Propane (C3H8)

Wholesale propane is a byproduct of natural gas processing and petroleum refining. In the industry, it’s used for flame cutting and space heating, as well as fuel for forklifts. 

Common sizes: 

  • Propane 20, 33, 100, and bulk 

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Acetylene (C2H2)

Acetylene is used by the construction industry for cutting, welding, and brazing at very high temperatures. 

Common sizes:

  • Acetylene MC (10 cubic feet)
  • Acetylene B (40 cubic feet) 

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Oxygen (O2)

As the third most common element in the universe, the construction industry uses oxygen as a heating accelerant for welding torches. 

Common sizes: 

  • Oxygen 20 

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Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

For construction sites, solid CO2 or dry ice is primarily used for sandblasting to remove old paint. Unlike other welding gases, C02 is measured in pounds rather than cubic feet because it’s stored in liquid form. 

Common sizes: 

  • Carbon Dioxide 20
  • Carbon Dioxide 50
  • Carbon Dioxide 450 Micro-Bulk

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Argon (Ar)

In the construction industry, argon is used in arc welding and also as a filler gas between high-quality, double-paned windows. 

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