Replacement Windows & Doors: What Is Argon Gas and Is It Safe?

What Is Argon Gas?

Argon is a noble gas that has become the standard to use in-between panes of glass. Due to its low thermal conductivity, it is regularly used to enhance the energy efficiency of replacement windows and exterior doors that feature panes of glass.

Argon is the third most abundant gas in Earth’s atmosphere. In fact, it is twice as abundant as water vapor and 23 times as abundant as carbon dioxide.

Argon is colorless and odorless, making its detection virtually impossible to the naked observer. Since you can’t detect it, you aren’t able to tell if it’s leaking from your windows or doors. This begs the question, is it safe?

Is the Argon Gas Inside of Replacement Windows Safe?

Argon gas is nothing to fear, especially the concentration inside of windows. The biggest risk with argon gas is asphyxiation, which would only occur if the argon gas volume was so overwhelming that it crowded out oxygen.

Argon gas continues to be used in residential windows and doors due to its non-toxic and chemically stable nature. You needn’t worry about your windows and doors leaking their argon gas contents into your home.

It’s Getting Late, Let’s Conclude

We covered what argon gas is, and emphasized how it’s the third-most abundant gas in the atmosphere. It is an extremely chemically-stable gas, and is considered non-toxic to animal, plant, and aquatic life. It is used in-between window panes due to its energy efficiency, allowing for a better insulated home. Homeowners need not worry about the use of this gas inside of their windows and doors.

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