Industrial gas cylinders

Acetylene (C2H2)

High-temperature fuel gas for welding, cutting and brazing.

Acetylene gas cylinders

Overview

Acetylene burns at a very high flame temperature when combined with oxygen, making it well suited for gas welding, cutting, brazing and flame straightening in metal fabrication work. It is dissolved in acetone within the cylinder for safe, stable storage and transport.

Key Characteristics

  • Colorless gas with a distinct odor
  • Highly flammable
  • Dissolved in acetone within the cylinder for safe, stable storage
  • Produces one of the hottest flames when combined with oxygen

Common Applications

  • Gas welding and cutting
  • Brazing
  • Flame straightening and flame cleaning

Available Supply Formats

Cylinder Palletized Cylinders

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