Shielding gas
82% argon / 18% CO₂ steel MAG blend
A widely used mixed-gas choice for carbon- and low-alloy-steel MAG.
- Classification
- EN ISO 14175: M21-ArC-18
- Processes
- MAG (GMAW) · Compatible gas-shielded flux core (FCAW-G)
- Materials
- Unalloyed steel · Low-alloy steel
How to choose it
Choose a wire approved for this mixture and a machine programme appropriate to the transfer mode. Check local gas names and certified composition.
Limits and product details
This is an active gas blend, unsuitable as TIG or aluminium MIG shielding. Stainless solid wire usually needs a different, lower-active blend.
Additional details
- Composition
- 82% argon / 18% carbon dioxide
- Transfer context
- Linde describes short-arc and spray-arc steel MAG use
- Supplier example
- Linde CORGON 18
- Safety
- Handle as a pressurized welding-gas cylinder; follow the supplier's SDS
References
Information checked 2026-10-14.
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