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JAMB UTME - Chemistry - 2000

Question 1 Report

The noble gas, argon, is used for
Answer Details
Argon is commonly used in welding processes, especially in the form of tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding. In TIG welding, the arc is maintained between a tungsten electrode and the workpiece while a stream of argon gas is used to shield the weld area from atmospheric gases like nitrogen and oxygen. This prevents oxidation and other contamination of the weld, resulting in a higher-quality, cleaner weld. Therefore, the correct option is "electrical arc welding".