The Component of air used by welders is

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The component of air commonly used by welders as a shielding gas is Argon.

Argon is an inert gas that protects the molten weld pool from atmospheric contamination (like oxygen and nitrogen), which can cause defects and weaken the weld. While argon is a component of air, it is typically supplied to welders in pure form from gas cylinders.

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