The inert gas par excellence
Noble gas is 1.38 times heavier than air and has a low ionisation energy. Its weight determines the ability to protect the melting bath 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
Dewar
Liquid
MicroBulk®
Liquid
EaseBulk®
Liquid/Packaged
Tank
Liquid
Testing
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