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MHT CET · Chemistry · p Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)

Identify use of argon from following.

  1. A In supersonic wind tunnels
  2. B For magnetic resonance imaging
  3. C For producing inert atmosphere in welding
  4. D For production of lasers
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(C) For producing inert atmosphere in welding

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Argon is used in the welding of specialty alloys as well as in the welding of automobile frames, mufflers and other automotive parts. It is called a shield gas because it does not react with whatever gases and metals are hovering in the vicinity of the metals being welded; it merely takes up space and prevents other, unwanted reactions from occurring nearby owing to reactive gases such as nitrogen and oxygen.