Shielding gas
Pure CO₂ steel MAG shielding gas
An active shielding option for steel MAG and wires expressly approved for CO₂.
- Classification
- Active shielding gas: CO₂
- Processes
- MAG (GMAW) · Compatible gas-shielded flux core (FCAW-G)
- Materials
- Carbon steel · Mild steel
How to choose it
Confirm the wire's gas designation and supported transfer mode. Linde describes CO₂ as particularly suited to short-arc MAG.
Limits and product details
It can produce more spatter than suitable argon blends. Do not use CO₂ as TIG or aluminium MIG shielding gas.
Additional details
- Composition
- Carbon dioxide
- Process context
- Steel MAG; flux-cored use depends on the product
- Trade-off
- Linde reports greater spatter with pure CO₂ than selected argon-based steel mixtures
- Safety
- Not a breathing gas; control cylinder leaks and ventilation
References
Information checked 2026-10-14.
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