75/25 argon?

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I have to pick up a tank of 75/25 argon, oxy on my way to work tonight. It will be laying on its side in my truck overnight in freezing whether. I dont know if argon turns liquid or stays gas so my question is, will it freeze? TIA
Reply:Well... Ive never heard this one before.Yes, it will freeze.  Some where around -78.5°C and -189.2°C (the freezing points of the CO2 and argon, respectively)I dont think its going to get that cold outside, so you should be ok.Last edited by sn0border88; 12-01-2010 at 02:58 PM.Have we all gone mad?
Reply:btw, for those who think in Fahrenheit, the boiling point of argon is -302.53 F and the melting point is -308.83 F.brrrrrrrrrr.  The best laid schemes ... Gang oft agley ...
Reply:...and that would be at atmospheric pressure.Under pressure in a tank it would be much different.http://all-a-cart.comWelding Cart Kits and accessories
Reply:Freezing Point @ 1 atm: -308.8°FYou have to learn the rules of the game. And then you have to play better than anyone else. Albert Einstein
Reply:Originally Posted by jreynoldsweldingFreezing Point @ 1 atm: -308.8°F
Reply:I don't think you need to worry about your tanks exploding. As I understand it most liquids take up less space when frozen. Water being the exception which is why a can of soda explodes in the freezer.
Reply:I think if you get a full cylinder of CO2 down below ~70 F it will be liquid.
Reply:Originally Posted by MoonRise    btw, for those who think in Fahrenheit, the boiling point of argon is -302.53 F and the melting point is -308.83 F.brrrrrrrrrr.
Reply:What the heck are you planning to use a 75%Argon/25%O2 mix for?Did you mean Argon/CO2Syncro 250 DX Dynasty 200 DXMM 251 w/30A SG XMT 304 w/714 Feeder & Optima PulserHH187Dialarc 250 AC/DCHypertherm PM 1250Smith, Harris, Victor O/ASmith and Thermco Gas MixersAccess to a full fab shop with CNC Plasma, Water Jet, etc.
Reply:Hey wireburner,You need to clarify if you are getting one bottle of C25(75AR/25CO2) & one bottle of O2, or just one bottle of either...... seems to be a bit of confusion. Either way, they won't be affected by the weather.DennyComplete Welding/Machine/Fab. ShopMobile UnitFinally retired*Moderator*"A man's word is his honor...without honor there is nothing.""Words are like bullets.... Once they leave your muzzle, you cannot get them back."
Reply:I've stored and used them down to about -65 F. Not an issue.
Reply:Originally Posted by 4sfedSo . . . at -305 F argon is a liquid?
Reply:[QUOTE=towel;443596Water being the exception which is why a can of soda explodes in the freezer.[/QUOTE]So will a bottle of beer..Pops the cap off..Nice mess.Plus it's "Alcohol Abuse"...zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:Originally Posted by SundownIIIWhat the heck are you planning to use a 75%Argon/25%O2 mix for?Did you mean Argon/CO2
Reply:Okay, before the banter gets too far off track...There is nothing to worry about with cylinders outside in extremely cold weather.  You can even USE them in that weather.C25 will remain a full gas at every conceivable operating temperature you will ever encounter.