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can 75% argon 25%co2 be used to weld stainless steel ?

by allen
(georgia)

can 75% argon 25% co2 be used to weld stainless steel ?

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yes it can, but if corrosion resistance is important in the application, it loses some due to carbon pickup.

Trimix he/ar/co2 or 98/2 ar/o2 are the preferred gases.

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