The inert gas par excellence
Noble gas is 1.38 times heavier than air and has a low ionisation energy. Its density determines the ability to protect the melting pool generated in 3D printing processes and promotes its management in the printing chamber (PBF process).
- 186°C
Boiling point
1,52J/mol
First ionisation energy
1,3797
Relative density
Form of supply
Cylinder
Packaged
Bundle
Package
MicroBulk®
Liquid
Tank
Liquid
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Nitrogen fo Additive manufacturing
Under normal conditions nitrogen is an inert gas but which at high temperatures can react with some materials also used in 3D printing. In 3D printing, nitrogen is mainly used for processing austenitic steels.
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Helium for Additive manufacturing
The chemical and physical characteristics of helium make it ideal for PBF and DED 3D printing processes, it is often used mixed with other gases. Also, helium is mainly used in EBM processes which due to the low gas consumption.
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