- Oxy-acetylene welding is a process that uses the combustion of acetylene and oxygen to produce a high-temperature flame (around 3,500 °C or 6,330 °F) that melts and joins metals. - Acetylene (C₂H₂) acts as the fuel gas. - Oxygen (O₂) is used as the oxidizer, supporting the combustion and increasing the flame temperature. - Other fuel gases can be used with oxygen (like propane, natural gas), but acetylene is the most common for welding due to its high flame temperature.
Gases used in welding are
Asked in BPSC Prelims Exam 63rd · Topic: The Fuel (Gaseous Fuels: Natural Gas (LPG, CNG), Biogas, Producer Gas, Water Gas, Hydrogen Fuel)
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