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In Gas Storage, Argon Presents Safety Challenges

Dec 3rd, 2009 | gas

When it comes to using gas, argon is naturally ideal as an inert gas because it’s cheap for manufactures as well as flame retardant. However, processing the gas can be deadly if faulty or aging gas handling equipment is used. Undetected leaks can result in asphyxiation and death, as proven in a 1995 incident in [...]

Cabinets for Gas: Argon Storage

Nov 23rd, 2009 | gas

In our industry, one of our major safety concerns is having proper storage for various types of gases and other materials. The most common way in which we store various gases that we are not currently using or shipping out is in a temperature controlled warehouse. One gas, argon, was used on a regular basis [...]