Compressed gases are an integral part of the modern welding and fabrication industry and vigilant and careful treatment of compressed gas cylinders is important to workplace safety. Whether gases are used for shielding a weld or cutting through metal, there are inherent risks involved including fire and asphyxiation. With the threats in mind, know that follo... ... .. .
Oxygen (O2) is perhaps the most well-known gas the world around and for good reason because without oxygen human life would not be possible. The oxygen in our atmosphere is a component of a gas mixture that we call air which also contains a majority of nitrogen, and small amounts of other gases like carbon dioxide and a... ... .. .
Acetylene is one of the most popular gases used as fuel in oxy-fuel cutting and welding processes, but what exactly is acetylene? It is known for its volatility and high flame temperature, but where do these qualities come from? To understand the tra..... ... ..
Although only a tiny percentage of the earth’s atmosphere at about 0.04%, carbon dioxide has a huge impact on our lives. Perhaps you have heard the term “greenhouse gases” in reference to climate change. Well, the most prominent greenhouse gas in our atmosphere is CO2 and it is largely blam.......
We come into contact with carbon dioxide every day, often without even realizing it. CO2 is in the air we breathe and the minerals and beers we drink, but it is also used as a pro..... .. .