n2 Explorer: Ar (Argon)
Geints et al. 2025: 5 bar
Geints et al. 2025: 11 bar
Zahedpour et al. 2015
Wahlstrand et al. 2012
Nibbering et al. 1997
Shaw et al. 1993
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About Argon
Argon (Ar) is a noble gas with an atomic number of 18, and it's one of the most abundant gases in the Earth's atmosphere. It is colorless, odorless, and generally chemically inert, conforming to the behavior of noble gases. In the optical domain, argon is best known for its applications in gas lasers, specifically argon-ion lasers, which emit light in the ultraviolet to visible range. These lasers are employed in a variety of applications, from scientific research to medical procedures and even in some types of laser light shows. Argon is also commonly used as a shielding gas in various types of arc welding, as its inert properties prevent the oxidation of metal being welded. In low-temperature applications, liquid argon serves as a cryogen, and in specialized optical applications, it can be used as a fill gas for windows or other optical elements to prevent fogging and reduce thermal conduction. Although argon is not notable for any particularly strong optical absorption or emission features in the bulk phase, its stable and inert nature makes it a versatile component in a variety of optical and industrial applications.
Other names and variations:- Ar