SolidOx was the brand name for
welding
Welding is a fabrication process that joins materials, usually metals or thermoplastics, by using high heat to melt the parts together and allowing them to cool, causing fusion. Welding is distinct from lower temperature techniques such as bra ...
equipment produced by Cleanweld Products for
do-it-yourself welding enthusiasts
from 1965 until at least the early 1980s; the SOLIDOX name was registered as a trademark in 1968.
SolidOx commonly refers to SolidOx Pellets or SolidOx Sticks used to supply the
oxygen
Oxygen is the chemical element with the symbol O and atomic number 8. It is a member of the chalcogen group in the periodic table, a highly reactive nonmetal, and an oxidizing agent that readily forms oxides with most elements as ...
for the
welding
Welding is a fabrication process that joins materials, usually metals or thermoplastics, by using high heat to melt the parts together and allowing them to cool, causing fusion. Welding is distinct from lower temperature techniques such as bra ...
equipment. The SolidOx Pellets were made of
sodium chlorate
Sodium chlorate is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula Na ClO3. It is a white crystalline powder that is readily soluble in water. It is hygroscopic. It decomposes above 300 °C to release oxygen and leaves sodium chloride. Sever ...
and were burned to
produce oxygen.
SolidOx products are no longer produced. They apparently continued production until at least 1983. In 1984, Cleanweld Products (or at least a portion of the company) was sold to
Cooper Industries
Cooper Industries was an American worldwide electrical products manufacturer headquartered in Houston, Texas. Founded in 1833, the company had seven operating divisions including Bussmann electrical and electronic fuses; Crouse-Hinds and CEAG ex ...
to be part of their tool division, including the SolidOx product line.
See also
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Oxygen storage
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Chemical oxygen generator
A chemical oxygen generator is a device that releases oxygen via a chemical reaction. The oxygen source is usually an inorganic superoxide, chlorate, or perchlorate; ozonides are a promising group of oxygen sources. The generators are usually ig ...
References
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External links
Armory.comYoutube.com - SolidOx Welder - Uploaded on 24 Aug 2011Youtube.com - SolidOx Burning - Uploaded on 23 May 2006Ytforums.ytmag.com
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