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How is Argon mined?

Updated: 5/21/2024
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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.

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