Uses & Applications for Acetylene Gas by Industry
– Welding & Metal Fabrication
Acetylene offers the hottest flame temperature of all commercially available fuel gases, making it an ideal component for oxy-fuel welding and cutting, as well as brazing applications.
- Welding Processes
- Cutting Processes
- Brazing Applications
– Automotive & Transportation Equipment
Acetylene is a key component in low pressure carburizing by providing the precise carbon source automotive manufacturers need to create a strong, wear-resistance surface on steel parts.
- Heat Treating
– Aerospace & Aircraft Manufacturing
– Glass Production
– Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Production
Sizes Available – Contents in cubic feet (cf)
| Contents | Part Number | Physical Size – Inch | CGA Valve | Service Pressure |
Recommended Regulator(s) |
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| O.D. | Height | |||||
| 10 cf-MC | AC1 | 4.00 | 13.75 | 200 | 250+ |
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| 40 cf-B | AC2 | 6.00 | 17.40 | 520 | 250+ | |
| 125 cf | AC4 | 8.00 | 22.60 | 300 | 250+ | |
| 145 cf | AC4F | 8.00 | 32.40 | 510 | 250+ | |
| 330 cf | AC5 | 12.00 | 43.00 | 300 | 250+ | |
| 330 cf | AC5F | 12.00 | 51.00 | 510 | 250+ | |
Cylinder Brackets/Accessories – Contact us for additional information.
Shipping Information
| CAS Registry Number: | 74-86-2 | |
| UN number: | UN 1001 | |
| ECCN number: | EAR99 | |
| DOT Proper Shipping Name: | Acetylene, Dissolved | |
| DOT Classification: | 2.1 (Flammable gas) | |
| DOT Label: | Flammable Gas |
Acetylene Specifications
Acetylene is a highly flammable, colorless gas. Used in many metal fabrication and other applications. Acetylene is supplied in various cylinder sizes. Nationwide support available.
Industrial acetylene has a commercial grade purity of 99.6%; for purities or applications that require improved product quality please refer to AGP’s specialty gas products.
| Formula: | C2H2 | |
| Gas Data: | ||
| Molecular Weight: | 26.04 | |
| Density: | .0.0680 lb/ft3 @70f, 14.696psia | |
| Specific Volume: | 14.7 ft3/ lb @ 70f, 14.696psia |
