Assertion: argon | /r/ObjectUse | used as shielding gas
Facets:
value: in gas chromatography
type: OTHER
value: in root shielding
type: OTHER
value: in electrospray ionization mass spectrometry
type: OTHER
value: in plasma cutting applications
type: TEMPORAL
value: in arc welding
type: LOCATION
Source sentences:
text: Used as a shielding gas in arc welding, root shielding and plasma cutting applications, argon provides an inert atmosphere to prevent oxidation or other chemical changes that would be detrimental to the weld.
text: Argon may be used as the carrier gas in gas chromatography and in electrospray ionization mass spectrometry; it is the gas of choice for the plasma used in ICP spectroscopy.