Argon (Ar)
An inert gas with unique properties used in a variety of industrial and analytical applications
Argon is a non-flammable gas that forms 0.9 percent of the earth’s atmosphere.
Most commonly used in the metal industry for metal production, processing and fabrication, it can be used as a pure gas for certain shielding, blanketing, annealing and hot isostatic pressing (HIPing) applications. It can also be used as part of a mixture with other gases, in particular carbon dioxide, oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen or helium, depending on the process and material.
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Why choose BIG for high-quality argon gas solutions?
- Global manufacturer of argon
- Reliable supply of industrial gases
- Industry leader in safety
- Technical support when you need it

Why Air Products Is a World-Leading Argon Supplier
- Global manufacturer of argon
- Reliable supply of industrial gases
- Industry leader in safety
- Technical support when you need it
Why use Air Products for your Argon requirements?
Bulk Liquid Deliveries and Cryogenic Storage
Our team of experts help meet your needs, from safe, reliable liquid supply to cryogenic tank installation
Microbulk Solutions, Cost-Effective Alternative to Cylinders
It eliminates cylinder handling, reduces exposure to pressurized gases and reduces the number of deliveries
Trusted Quality and Purity
BIG delivers high-purity argon gas tailored to industrial standards, ensuring consistent performance and reliability across applications.
Applications

Atmosphere Control
Industrial gases can be used for atmosphere control in glass manufacturing to help prevent reactions that are detrimental to the glass forming process.

Bottling and Canning
Optimize your bottling or canning process with the help of our food grade gases

Cooling for Additive Manufacturing
Air Products offers gas solutions for cooling and the dissipation of heat during the 3D printing process.

Fiber Optics
Air Products has a wide range of gases, including helium, hydrogen, and nitrogen, as well as related equipment and services for use in this segment
Filling for Glass
Specialty gases such as argon, xenon, neon, and krypton are used to fill items made of glass in order to improve their performance or make them function.

Flat Panel Displays
Innovative gas solutions that can help you on the next generation of display manufacturing

Hot Isostatic Pressing
Air Products offers a variety of technical services, gas-based solutions (including argon) for small and large HIPing operations.
Supply Options
BIG can help you determine the most economical supply option for your particular application and geographic location. Industrial gases are typically provided in gaseous and liquid form through a variety of supply systems.
Cylinders & Hard Goods
The traditional solution for low-volume gas supply. Cylinders can be supplied in a full range of sizes, pressures and gas purities for a range of gases and gas mixtures.
Microbulk Solutions
A convenient and cost-effective solution for larger operations. Our tanks are available in a range of sizes. This service simplifies your gas supply by eliminating the need to handle cylinders, stock taking and ordering.
Bulk Supply
Delivered by truck and stored on your site either as a liquid in cryogenic tanks or as a gas in high-pressure tubes based on your volume, desired pressure, purity level, flow rate, and operating pattern.

CryoEase Microbulk Solutions Argon Service Offering — Gas Supply Made Simple
Our CryoEase service offers a number of unique advantages over traditional cylinder supply:
- Saves time – no more handling or changing of cylinders
- Saves space – tank can be sited conveniently to relieve valuable floor space
- Peace of mind – our Gas Management system automatically schedules regular deliveries, saving you the hassle of chasing orders or waiting for deliveries
- Constant and reliable supply with a lower carbon footprint – you can reduce the number of gas deliveries to your business since Air Products looks after your order planning, fulfillment and delivery