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What is Propylene?
You have probably heard the term ‘propylene’ or ‘propene’, but it is likely that you have no real understanding of what it is, not unless you have direct contact or use with this organic compound. Propylene (C3G6) is one of the most important of the many organic compounds that are industrially produced. This compound is an alternative fuel gas that comes with multi-purpose uses known to offer outstanding performance a.........
Storing and Handling Gas Cylinders
Many welding and cutting processes require the use of compressed gases, either for shielding or for fuel. These gases are stored under high pressure, upwards of 200 Bar or 200 times atmospheric pressure, and as such they must be treated with care. If a gas cylinder becomes damag.......
Health & Safety with Welding Gases
There are many inherent risks of welding and cutting processes, one of which is the potential exposure to toxic gases. In some cases, such as MIG and TIG, welders purposefully use shielding gases to protect the weld pool from contamination by the atmosphere. Most of these gases are not ............
MIG Welding
MIG stands for Metal Inert Gas. In simple terms it is a shielding gas that displaces the atmosphere at the point of welding so that the welding ARC can form in and create a weld pool. If you attempt to weld without this protective gas shield the atmosphere which will cause defects in the weld. Ar......
The Origins of the balloon
Michael Faraday was a scientific genius known for his research of electromagnetic fields and his hand in the invention of the electric motor. Despite these discoveries, Faraday’s most popular invention might just be the modern rubber ballo........
Preserving the Vino with Nitrogen
A bottle of wine can enhance a meal, create a celebratory atmosphere, or make a wonderful gift. However, wine is a fickle beverage. The delicate chemical balance of a good wine requires careful treatment at all stages of the production and storage process. One of the primary enemies of wine is the oxy......
What is Propylene and Oxy-Fuel Welding?
Propylene is an alternative fuel gas which is today’s most important industrially produced organic compounds, important especially in the industry of oxy-fuel welding, brazing, heating and cutting. This gas is colorless but has a.......
