What Are the Hazards of Argon?
Argon is a chemical element in the periodic table. The name Argon derives from the Greek word argos, meaning inactive. Argon constitutes 0.934 percent by volume and 1.29 percent by mass of the Earth’s atmosphere. Air is the primary raw material used industrially to produce purified argon products. Argon is mainly used as the cheapest alternative to noble gases. It is used in a series of technical, medical and other applications like incandescent lightning, preservative in packing material and as insulation in double glazed windows. However, argon has a number of negative impacts on humans. Toxic Effect Argon is a non toxic gas and initially is not prone to be hazardous. However, it does not fulfill the need for oxygen and in particular circumstances can be asphixiant. That means that Argon that is 25 percent denser than air is potentially dangerous in high concentrations in closed areas. Argon is not detectable because it’s colorless, odorless and tasteless. In higher concentrations Ar
