Cheap but difficult to use
Under normal circumstances (temperature and pressure), this gas is inert, and when subject to high temperatures, it can become active influencing the result. It is usually used in the PBF 3D printing process, exclusively for stainless steel products. It is also used for the inerting of metal powders in the storage phase.
-196°C
Boiling point
0,97
Relative density
1,4023 J/mol
First ionisation energy
Form of supply
Cylinder
Packaged
Bundle
Package
Dewar
Liquid
MicroBulk®
Liquid
EaseBulk®
Liquid/Packaged
Tank
Liquid
Testing
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