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IS 5760 (1998): Argon, compressed and liquid [CHD 6:
Industrial Gases]
Indian Standard
ARGON, COMPRESSED AND LIQUID
SPECIFICATION
( Second Revision )
ICS 71.100.20
BIS 1998
BUREAU OF I NDI AN S T ANDARDS
MANAK BHAVAN, 9 BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARG
NEW DELHI 110002
May 1998 Price Group 4
IS 5760 : 1998



Industrial Gases Sectional Committee, CHD 006
FOREWORD
This Indian Standard (Second Revision) was adopted by the Bureau of Indian Standards, after the draft finalized
by the Industrial Gases Sectional Committee had been approved by the Chemical Division Council.
This standard was originally published in 1969 and covered only argon used for welding and other metallurgical
operations. In the first revision of this standard in 1983, another grade of argon was incorporated to cover high
purity argon for use in lamp industry and in direct reading vacuum spectrograph. Since then, other industrial
uses of high purity argon have grown tremendously, particularly, the use of ultra high purity argon in electronics
industry This second revision of the standard has been undertaken to incorporate another grade of argon, that
is, ultra high purity grade argon for use in electronics industry.
At present, argon is being manufactured and marketed in three grades, namely, Grade 1 Ultra high purity argon
for use in electronics and allied industries, Grade 2 High purity argon for use in lamp industry, and Grade 3
Argon for use in welding and for other metallurgical processes. Commercial/industrial users are also
accustomed to these grades.
As stringent limits of impurities have been prescribed for ultra high purity argon (Grade 1) and high purity argon
(Grade 2) the analysis of these grades of argon demands the employment of sophisticated modern instruments
having high degree of sensitivity and precision. In view of this, the conventional forms of glass test sets and
apparatus have not been prescribed for Grade 1 and Grade 2 argon. The equipment and the instruments prescribed
tor analysis are amongst the latest in the field.
The Committee responsible for formulation of this standard is given in Annex C.
For the purpose of deciding whether a particular requirement of this standard is complied with, the final value,
observed or calculated, expressing the result of a test or analysis, shall be rounded off in accordance with
IS 2 : 1960 'Rules for rounding off numerical values (revised)'. The number of significant places retained in the
rounded off value should be the same as that of the specified value in this standard.

AMENDMENT NO. 1 DECEMBER 2008
TO
IS 5760 : 1998 ARGON, COMPRESSED AND
LIQUID SPECIFICATION
( Second Revision )
(Page 5, Annex B, Table 2) Substitute the following for the existing:
Table 2 Number of Cylinders to be Selected
(Clause B-1.2)
(CHD 6)
Reprography Unit, BIS, New Delhi, India
Lot Size
N
(1)
Up to 25
26 to 50
51 to 100
101 to 200
201 to 300
301 and above
Number of Cylinders to be Selected
n
(2)
3
5
8
15
20
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Indian Standard
ARGON, COMPRESSED AND LIQUID
SPECIFICATION
( Second Revision )
1 SCOPE
This standard prescribes requirements and methods of
sampling and test for argon, liquid and compressed.
2 REFERENCES
The Indian Standards listed below contain provisions
which through reference in this text, constitute
provisions of this Indian Standard. At the time of
publication, the editions indicated were valid. All
standards are subject to revision, and parties to
agreements based on this Indian Standard are
encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying
the most recent editions of the standards indicated
below:
IS No. Title
4905 : 1968 Methods for random sampling
7062 : 1973 Glossary of terms used in gas
industry
3 TERMINOLOGY
For the purpose of this standard, the definitions given
in IS 7062 shall apply.
4 GRADES
There shall be three grades of argon, namely:
Grade 1 Ultra high purity argon for use in
electronics and allied industries and in
direct redding vacuum spectrograph,
Grade 2 High purity argon for use in lamp and
allied industries, and
Grade 3 Commercial grade argon for use in
wel di ng i ndust ry and for ot her
metallurgical operations.
5 REQUIREMENTS
5.1 The material shall be compressed gas or liquid for
vaporization.
5.2 The material shall comply with the requirements
prescribed in Table 1 when tested in accordance with
the methods prescribed in Annex A. Reference to the
relevant clauses of Annex A is given in col 6 of
Table 1.
6 PACKING AND MARKING
6.1 The gas shall be supplied compressed in cylinders
or liquid argon tanks. The design of cylinders or liquid
argon tanks, the maximum pressure of argon in them.
and packing, marking, painting, labelling and transport
of cylinders tanks shall be in conformity with the Gas
Cylinder Rules, 1981 of the Government of India with
modifications as may be ordered from lime to time by
the Chief Controller of Explosives or any other
authority duly constituted by the Government of India.
Table 1 Requirements for Argon, Compressed
and Liquid
(Clauses 5.2 and B-3)
Sl
No.
(1)
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
v)
vi)
vii)
Characteristic
(2)
Oxygen, ppm, Max
Nitrogen, ppm, Max
Hydrogen, ppm, Max
Water vapours, ppm,
Max
Carbon dioxide, ppm,
Max
Carbon monoxide, ppm,
Max
Requirement
4
Grade Grade Grade
1
(3)
0 5
2 0
1 0
0 5
0 5
0.5
Hydrocarbons, ppm, Max 0 2
2
(4)
5 0
10 0
2 0
4 0
0 5
0 5
0 5
3
(5)
10 0
300
5 0
7 0
3 0
2 0

Method of
Test (Ref
to Cl No.
in Annex A)
(6)
A-2, A 3
A-2, A 4
A-2
A-5
A-2, A-6
A-2, A-7
A-2, A-8
7 SAMPLING
The method of drawing representative samples from a
lot, number of tests to be performed and the criteria for
conformity of the material to the requirements of this
specification shall be as prescribed in Annex B.
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ANNEX A
(Clause 5.2)
METHODS OF TEST FOR ANALYSIS OF ARGON, COMPRESSED AND LIQUID
A-1 GENERAL
Only instrumental methods of test have been
prescribed for analysis of argon, compressed and
liquid.
A-2 DETERMI NATI ON OF OXYGEN,
NITROGEN, HYDROGEN, WATER VAPOUR,
CARBON DIOXIDE, CARBON MONOXIDE
AND HYDROCARBONS
A-2.1 Gas Chromatographic Method
A-2.1.1 Principle
Chromatography is a process of separation achieved
by means of a partition between a stationary phase and
a moving phase. A suitable synthetic zeolite and
suitable detector are used in chromatography.
When the accuracy of analysis is to be achieved at the
level of 1 vpm, the results obtained are always relative
to the impurities of carrier gas and are not absolute
values. Hence, the ultra high purity carrier gas, that is,
Grade 1 argon is to be purified further by a suitable
rare gas purifier to achieve zero impurity carrier gas.
The purifier system consists of titanium granules at
700C for removal of nitrogen and oxygen, a copper
oxide furnace for removal of hydrogen and carbon
monoxide, and molecular sieve to remove carbon
dioxide and moisture.
The construction of the gas chromatograph is the same
as that of any gas chromatograph with a gas sampling
value and a loop of known volume. The column
material is molecular sieve 5 A filled in stainless steel
column of 4 m length and 4.6 mm internal diameter.
The column is regenerated at 250C in a stream of
argon for about 4 h. The detector is the most important
part of the whole assembly and is called argon
discharge detector. Purified carrier argon gas, which
passes through the detector chamber, is subjected to a
strong electromagnetic field maintained between two
electrodes by a high frequency generator. The
resulting luminescense is modified subsequently by
any other element passing through the chamber.
The high frequency generator is operated on a
stabilized voltage. The luminous intensity of the gas
discharge tube is measured by means of a photo-
resistive cell, which is one of the branches of the bridge
whose unbalanced voltage is the output signal for
recording or integrating.
A-2.1.2 Procedure
Calibrate the instrument against calibration gas of
known composition by measuring the peak heights or
areas under various peaks of the chromatograph
following the instructions of the manufacturer. Carry
out the test accordi ng to the manufact urer' s
instructions and compute the concentration of the
various impurities by comparing the peaks or the areas
under peaks with that of the calibration gas.
The nature of chromatograph of a calibration gas
mixture in argon is depicted in Fig. 1.
A-3 DETERMINATION OF OXYGEN
A-3.1 General
Two methods have been prescribed, namely
electrochemical analyser method and gas
chromatrographic method.
A-3.1.1 Electrochemical Analyser Method
A-3.1.1.1 Principle
The oxygen detection element consists of a number of
silver disc arranged around a central helix to form a
spiral through which the test gas passes. The spiral is
contained within a porous vyon tube immersed in a
CONCENTRATION IN pprn BY VOLUME
FIG. 1 CALIBRATION GAS
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pool of potassium hydroxide electrolyte to keep the
tube moist. The silver acts as the cathode of the cell.
Where oxygen molecules in the test gas are absorbed
on its surface and go into the solution in the electrolytes
as hydroxyl ions. These ions migrate through the
electrolyte to the cadmium anode which is oxidized to
cadmium hydroxide, the ions having given up their
negative charge causing a current to flow in the
external circuit consisting of a galvanometer connected
across the electrodes. The magnitude of the current is
a measure of the amount of oxygen in the gas.
A-3.1.1.2 Apparatus
The instrument should be capable of determining
oxygen in the range of 0 to 1 vpm, 0 to 10 vpm, 0 to
100 vpm and 0 to 1 000 vpm.
A-3.1.1.3 Procedure
The procedure to be followed for the determination
shall depend on the type of analyser used. The
manufacturer's instructions in this regard shall be
followed.
A-3.1.2 Gas Chromatographic Method
The procedure for carrying out the determination shall
be the same as prescribed under A-2.
A-4 DETERMINATION OF NITROGEN
A-4.1 General
Two methods have been prescribed, namely, gas
chromatographic method and spectra analysis method.
A-4.1.1 Spectra Analysis Method
A-4.1.1.1 Principle
The spectra analyser determines nitrogen in argon in
the range of 0 to 100 vpm. The analyser is based around
a pyrex/quartz cell through which the test gas is passed.
A high a.c. Voltage is applied to this cell which causes
ionization of the gas and consequent emission of light.
A particular and proportionate fraction of this light
results from the ionization of nitrogen which is present
in the sample. The intensity of emission of light is
proportional to the nitrogen concentration. The
emitted light through a chopper and narrow band
interference filter. The transmitted light, which is
proportional to the nitrogen present in the test gas, is
detected by a photo-multiplier tube and converted into
electrical signal. The signal is pre-amplified and
measured. The analyser is to be calibrated by a
standard gas mixture.
A-4.1.1.2 Procedure
It shall depend on the type of analyser used. The
instrument manufacturer's instructions in this regard
shall be followed.
A-4.1.2 Gas Chromatographic Method
The procedure for carrying out the determination shall
be the same as prescribed under A-2.
A-5 DETERMINATION OF WATER VAPOUR
A-5.1 General
Four methods have been prescribed. Three methods
are instrumental namely, electrolytic hygrometer, frost
or dew point hygrometer and capacitance hygrometer.
Fourth one is absorption method. For routine analysis
any of the methods may be employed. However, in
case of any dispute in the determination of water
vapour, absorption method shall be used as a referee
method.
A-5.1.1 Electrolytic Hygrometer
The method is based on the absorption and electrolysis
of the water vapour present in the sample gas. The
electrolytic current gives a direct measurement of
water vapour present in the gas flowing through the
instrument at a steady rate. The exact procedure to be
followed shall depend on the type of apparatus to be
used. The instrument manufacturer's instructions in
this regard shall be followed.
A-5.1.2 Frost or Dew Point Hygrometer
A metal surface on the hygrometer is cooled so that
dew or frost is formed from the water vapour content
of the gas at a particular pressure which may be
observed optically in the apparatus. The temperature
at which the dew or frost is formed is a measure of
water vapour content of the gas. The exact procedure
to be followed shall depend upon the type of apparatus
to be used. The instrument manufacturer's instructions
in this regard shall be followed.
A-5.1.3 Capacitance Hygrometer
The method is based on the change of capacitance of
the sensor when a sample gas containing water vapour
passes through it. The change in capacitance gives a
direct measurement of water vapour present in the gas.
The procedure to be followed shall depend upon the
type of apparatus to be used. The instrument
manufacturer's instructions in this regard shall be
followed.
A-5.1.4 Absorption Method
A-5.1.4.1 Apparatus
The apparatus consists of the following parts
assembled as shown in Fig. 2.
A-5.1.4.1.1 Gas meter accurate to I percent
A-5.1.4.1.2 Absorption train
Three U-tubes containing phosphorus pentoxide
connected in series to the gas meter. The one near to
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FIG. 2 ASSEMBLY OF APPARATUS FOR THE DETERMINATION OF MOISTURE
the gas meter will serve as a guard to prevent moisture
from backing into the first two tubes.
A-5.1.4.2 Procedure
Connect the 3 tubes in series to the inlet of the gas
meter and connect the free end of U-tubes to the gas
sample. Allow the gas to flow through the train for a
while to saturate the water in the gas meter with the
gas as well as replacing the air in the first two U-tubes.
Stop the gas flow, close the stopcocks of the U-tubes
and weigh the first two U-tubes. Connect again,
record the meter reading. Pass the gas through the train
at the rate of 10 litres per hour for 4 to 5 h. Close the
gas supply and record the meter reading. Remove the
first two U-tubes and weigh.
A-5.1.4.3 Calculation
Convert the volume of gas taken for the test to normal
temperature and pressure. From the increase in weight,
calculate the volume of water vapour present on the
basis that 1 g of water is equivalent to 1.244 litres of
water vapour at normal temperature and pressure and
express the result as percentage by volume.
A-6 DETERMINATION OF CARBON
DIOXIDE
A-6.1 General
Three methods have been prescribed, namely,
infra-red analyser, electrochemical method and gas
chromatographic method.
A-6.1.1 Infra-Red Analyser
The infra-red analysers are used for determining
impurities of hetro-atomic gases. The hetro-atomic
gases absorb energy at characteristic wavelengths
when subjected to infra-red radiation. The procedure
to be followed for determining the impurities shall
depend on the type of apparatus to be used. The
instrument manufacturer's instructions in this regard
shall be followed.
A-6.1.2 Electrochemical Method
When a gas containing carbon dioxide passes through
a reactive liquid, the electrical conductivity of the
liquid changes depending on the carbon dioxide
content. The measurement of the change in electrical
conductivity gives a direct measurement of the carbon
dioxide content. The procedure to be followed shall
depend upon the type of apparatus to be used. The
instrument manufacturer's instructions in this regard
shall be followed.
A-6.1.3 Gas Chromatographic Method
The procedure for carrying out the determination shall
be the same as prescribed under A-2.
A-7 DETERMINATION OF CARBON
MONOXIDE
A-7.1 General
Two methods have been prescribed namely, gas
chromatographic method and infra-red analyser
method.
A-7.1.1 Gas Chromatographic Method
The procedure for carrying out the determination shall
be the same as prescribed under A-2.
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A-7.1.2 Infra-Red Analyser Method
The procedure for carrying out the determination shall
be the same as prescribed under A-6.1.1.
A-8 DETERMINATION OF HYDROCARBONS
A-8.1 General
Three methods have been prescribed, namely, gas
chromatographic method, infra-red analyser method
and total hydrocarbon analyser method.
A-8.1.1 Gas Chromatographic Method
The procedure for carrying out the determination shall
be the same as prescribed under A-2.
A-8.1.2 Infra-Red Analyser Method
The procedure for carrying out the determination shall
be the same as prescribed under A-6.1.1.
A-8.1.3 Total Hydrocarbon Analyser Method
A-8.1.3.1 Principle
The sample containing hydrocarbon impurities is
burnt in a jet of hydrogen in the flame ionization
detector and the organic component present in the
sample gas provide the source of ions. Concentration
of ions is proportional to the concentration of
organic components. Electrodes having considerable
potential differnce between them are used to measure
the current produced due to ionization and the
instrument is calibrated in the terms of concentration
of hydrocarbons.
A-8.1.3.2 Procedure
Calibrate the instrument against calibration gas of
known concentration of hydrocarbon following the
instructions of the manufacturer. Then carry out the
test according to the manufacturers instructions.
ANNEX B
(Clause 7)
SAMPLING OF COMPRESSED ARGON
B-1 SCALE OF SAMPLING
B-1.1 Lot
In any consignment, all cylinders charged at a time
from one charging manifold shall constitute a lot.
B-1.2 The number of cylinders (n) to be selected
from a lot shall depend on the size of the lot (N) and
shall be in accordance with col 1 and 2 of Table 2.
B-1.2.1 The cylinders shall be selected at random and
in order to ensure the randomness of selection, a
random number table (see IS 4905) shall be used. In
case such a table is not available, the following
procedure shall be followed:
Starting from any cylinder in the lot, count them in
one order as 1, 2, 3 up to r and soon, where
r is the integral part of N/n. Every rth cylinder thus
counted shall be withdrawn to give the sample for
test.
B-2 TEST SAMPLES
A sample of gas shall be drawn from each cylinder
selected as in B-1.2 and shall be the individual test
sample from each cylinder.
Table 2 Number of Cylinders to be Selected
(Clause B-1.2)
Lot Size
(N)
(1)
Up to 50
51 to 100
101 to 150
151 to 300
301 and above
Number of Cylinders
to be Selected
(n)
(2)
5
8
15
20
25
B-3 NUMBER OF TESTS
All the individual test samples in B-2 shall be tested
separately for the requirements given in Table 1.
B-4 CRITERIA FOR CONFORMITY
A lot shall be declared as conforming to the
requirements of this specification if all individual
samples tested, pass the requirements prescribed
in 5.2.
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ANNEX C
(Foreword)
COMMITTEE COMPOSITION
Industrial Gases Sectional Committee, CHD 006
Chairman
SHRI I MOOKHERJEE
Praxair India Private Limited, Raheja Towers,
6th Floor, East Wing, 26-27, M G Road, Bangalore 560001
Members
SHRI A K AGARWALA
SHRI I B PRASAD ( Alternate )
SHRI A K ANEJA
SHRI M P DHANUKA ( Alternate )
SHRI D BANDHYOPADHYAY
SHRI S G K MURTHY ( Alternate )
SHRI SHAISH KUMAR
SHRI B B SHARMA (Alternate)
SHRI H P DUBEY
DR B B PAI ( Alternate )
SHRI T GARG
SHRI N K RAI ( Alternate I )
SHRI L R GARG ( Alternate II )
SHRI D R GHOSAI
SHRI M KALYANARAMAN( Alternate )
REPRESENTATIVF
SHRI P R NARASIMHAN
SHRI R P KATHOR
DR K N NINAN
SHRI A K MUKHOPADHYAY ( Alternate )
DR U C PANDEY
SHRI S S N PRASAD
DR BADRI PRASAD
DEPUTY CHIEF CHEMIST ( Alternate )
SHRI H N SINHA
SHRI N V S RAMANI
SHRI K P JAFFAR ALI ( Alternate )
SHRI M I ALAM
SHRI A S GHOSHAL
SHRI S K BHARDWAJ ( Alternate )
SHRI P K JAIN
SHRI R S SAIGAI
DR P L BHATIA ( Alternate )
SHRI B D REHANI
SHRI R N CHOKHSI ( Alternate )
SHRI S K KAPOOR
SHRI N SIKKA ( Alternate )
SHRI S K SRIVASTAVA
SHRI S P SINGH ( Alternate )
DR V N SINGH
DR R S RAJAGOPALAN,
Director (Chem)
Representing
Hindustan Gas and Industries Ltd, 24 Parganas (WB)
Asiatic Oxygen Ltd, Calcutta
Steel Authority of India Ltd, New Delhi
Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, New Delhi
National Test House, Calcutta
Industnal Gases Ltd, Calcutta
Rashtnya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd, Mumbai
IOL Ltd, Calcutta
Bharal Electronics Ltd, Bangalore
Bombay Oxygen Ltd, Mumbai
Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Thiruvanathapuram
Department of Electronics, New Delhi
Semi Conductor Complex Ltd, Punjab
Central Revenues Control Laboratory, New Delhi
Asiatic Oxygen and Acetate Co Ltd, Calcutta
Bharat Heavy Electncals Ltd, Hyderabad
Central Electronics Ltd, Ghaziabad
Chief Controller of Explosives, Nagpur
Industrial Oxygen Co Ltd, Mumbai
All India Industnal Gas Manufacturers Association, New Delhi
Gujarat State Fertilizer Corporation, Vadodara
Laxman Sylvanu Ltd, New Delhi
Ministry of Defence (DGQA), New Delhi
Ordinance Factory, Bhandara
Director General, BIS (Ex officio Member)
Member Secretary
SIIRI S MAJUMDER
JOINT DIRECTOR (Chem), BIS
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Representing
Asiatic Oxygen Ltd, Calcutta
Electric Lamp Mfrs (I) Ltd, Calcutta
South India Carbonic Gas Industries Ltd, Chennai
National Test House, Calcutta
Industrial Gases Ltd, Calcutta
Rashtriya Chemicals Fertilizers Ltd, Calcutta
Mohan Meakins Ltd, Mohan Nagar
Gujarat State Fertilizer Corporation, Vadodara
Laxman Sylvania Ltd, New Delhi
RDSO, Lucknow
Kamrup Industnal Gases Ltd, Calcutta
All India Industrial Gas Manufacturers Association, New Delhi
Hindustan Lever Ltd, Mumbai
National Thermal Power Corporation, New Delhi
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Oxygen, Argon, Acetylene, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Carbon Dioxide, Helium Subcommittee, CHD 006 01
Convener
SHRI 1 MOOKHERJEE
Praxair India Private Limited, Raheja Towers,
6th Floor, East Wing, 26-27, M G Road, Bangalore 560001
Members
SHRI R C AGGARWAL
SHRI M P DHANUKA (Alternate)
SHRI M M BANDOPADHYAY
SHRI S B BHATTACHARYA (Alternate)
SHRI F L DADABHOY
SHRI T JAGDEESAN ( Alternate )
SHRI H P DUBEY
DR S RAHUT ( Alternate )
SHRI T GARG
SHRI N K PAI ( Alternate I )
SHRI RAM SINGH ( Alternate II )
SHRI D R GHOSAL
DR E R JAYNARAYANA
SHRI M A PATEL
SHRI JASALPURA ( Alternate )
REPRESENTATIVE
REPRESENTATIVE
SHRI S L ROY
SHRI D K GARG ( Alternate )
SHRI R S SAIGAL
DR P L BHATIA( Alternate )
SHRI V K SHARMA
SHRI R J A PAI ( Alternate )
SHRI P K VERMA
SHRI P K BANERJEE ( Alternate )

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