Shielding gas
97.5% argon / 2.5% CO₂ stainless MAG blend
A low-CO₂ shielding choice for stainless solid-wire MAG.
- Classification
- Low-active argon/CO₂ shielding blend
- Processes
- Stainless MAG (GMAW)
- Materials
- Compatible austenitic stainless steel
How to choose it
Match the gas to the stainless filler, transfer mode and required corrosion performance. The low active-gas level helps limit oxidation and carbon pickup.
Limits and product details
It remains an active blend; do not use it for TIG or aluminium MIG. Stainless flux-cored products can specify different gases.
Additional details
- Composition example
- 97.5% argon / 2.5% carbon dioxide in Linde CRONIGON 2
- Process context
- Linde lists argon + 2.5% CO₂ for stainless GMAW/MAG
- Selection factor
- Gas affects penetration, oxidation and carbon pickup
- Safety
- Follow the gas supplier's cylinder and ventilation instructions
References
Information checked 2026-10-14.
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- Product information · Process context · Selection factorOpens the source in a new tablinde-gas.comLink checked · 31 Oct
- Composition exampleOpens the source in a new tabprodukte.linde-gas.atLink checked · 31 Oct