Argon is not mined. It is obtained by fractional distillation of liquid air into its components - Nitrogen 78%, Oxygen 21% and Argon 1%
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Argon is typically extracted during the production of oxygen and nitrogen in air separation plants. The process involves cryogenic distillation of air, where the gases are separated based on their boiling points. Argon, being a noble gas, has a lower boiling point and is collected as a byproduct of this process.
The only atoms present in argon are argon atoms. Argon is a noble gas and is a monatomic element, meaning it exists as individual argon atoms.
The chemical symbol Ar stands for Argon. Argon is a colorless, odorless, and inert gas that is commonly used in fluorescent lights and welding operations.
Liquid argon is colorless.
The chemical formula for argon trifluoride is ArF3.
Argon has 18 protons.