Hydrogen Welding Gas
Compressed hydrogen gas cylinder for specialized welding, metal processing, manufacturing, refining, and specialized thermal processes.
Hydrogen Gas Supply for Industrial Applications
Hydrogen is supplied for specialized industrial processes that require high thermal conductivity, reducing atmospheres, or clean combustion characteristics. Havard Welding is a trusted hydrogen gas supplier in Houston Ship Channel in Galena Park, Texas, providing compressed hydrogen gas for manufacturing, metal processing, chemical production, electronics fabrication, and selected welding and brazing applications requiring a dependable gas supply. Hydrogen gas cylinders are available for a wide range of industrial requirements.
Hydrogen Gas Properties & Production
Hydrogen (H2), the lightest element, has a gaseous specific gravity of 0.0695 and a boiling point of -423 F (-252.8 C) at atmospheric pressure. It is a colorless, odorless, tasteless, flammable gas found at concentrations of about 0.0001 % in air.
Hydrogen can be prepared in several ways, including steam/methane reforming, breaking down ammonia, and recovering it from by-products of chemical manufacturing or petroleum processes. It can be stored and transported either as a gas or a cryogenic liquid, depending on the required hydrogen gas storage method.
In the welding industry, hydrogen welding gas is used as a fuel in underwater oxy-hydrogen torches and for specialized metal welding and brazing applications. Hydrogen is widely used in petroleum refining processes such as hydrotreating, catalytic reforming, and hydrocracking. It is used in the food industry for turning inedible grease into soaps and animal feeds. It is a raw material for innumerable chemical processes ranging from the manufacturing of high-density polyethylene and polypropylene resins to the hydrogenation of food-grade oils.
Hydrogen gas tank is also used as a reducing gas in metals processing operations. Applications in the electronics industry are found in the manufacture of silicon wafers and computer chips. Rocket engine fuel is another major use for hydrogen since weight and energy considerations are paramount to its success.
Industrial Uses of Hydrogen Gas
Unlike common shielding gases, a hydrogen gas tank serves as both a process gas and a fuel gas across several industrial sectors.
Welding & Thermal
Hydrogen is used in underwater oxy-hydrogen torches and specialized brazing applications where high flame temperatures and clean combustion characteristics are required.
Aerospace
Liquid hydrogen is used as a high-energy rocket propellant because of its exceptional energy-to-weight ratio and combustion efficiency.
Metal Processing
Hydrogen creates reducing atmospheres during annealing, bright heat treatment, sintering, and furnace operations, helping minimize surface oxidation.
Petroleum Refining
Hydrogen supports hydrotreating, hydrocracking, and catalytic reforming processes used to remove sulfur, improve fuel quality, and increase refinery efficiency.
Electronics
Semiconductor production, silicon wafer processing, and electronic component manufacturing rely on hydrogen to maintain controlled atmospheres during precision manufacturing.
Chemical Production
Hydrogen serves as a feedstock for manufacturing industrial chemicals, synthetic materials, polyethylene, polypropylene, and hydrogenated food-grade products.
Safety & Chemical Specifications
DOT Information
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| DOT Shipping Name | Hydrogen |
| Hazard Class | Flammable Gas |
| DOT Label | Flammable Gas |
| UN Number | UN1049 |
| CAS Number | 1333-74-0 |
| Valve Outlet | CGA 350, LB-CGA 110/170 |
| Physical State | Compressed Gas |
| Toxicity | Non-Toxic |
| Fire Potential | Highly Flammable |
Physical State in High-Pressure Cylinder: Gas
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Chemical Formula | H₂ |
| Specific Gravity | 0.0695 |
| Atmospheric Concentration | Approximately 0.0001% |
| Storage Options | Compressed Gas or Cryogenic Liquid |
Boiling Point
| Temperature: | -423.0°F (-252.8°C) |
| Liquid Density: | 4.43 lb/ft³ |
| Latent Heat: | 95.0 BTU/lb |
Critical Point
| Temperature: | -400.3°F |
| Pressure: | 187.51 PSIA |
Melting Point
| Temperature: | -434.8°F |
| Pressure: | 1.021 PSIA |
Available Hydrogen Gas Cylinder Sizes
| PART NUMBER | CYLINDER SIZE | APPROX. WT OF FULL CYL (LBS) | PRESSURE (PSI @ 70F) | DIMENSIONS (Height x Diameter) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HYD191 | 191 ft³ | 135 | 2265 | 51" x 9" |