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Does argon gas have a smell?

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No, pure argon gas is completely odorless, colorless, and tasteless. Because it possesses no sensory warning characteristics, humans cannot detect its presence in the air. This lack of scent creates a serious safety hazard in industrial settings, because if an argon leak displaces breathable oxygen in a confined room, workers cannot smell or taste the danger before experiencing oxygen deprivation.
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