A mixture of oxygen & ethyne is burnt for welding. Why do you think a mixture of ethyne & air is not used?
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If air is used,incomplete combustion will take place giving a sooty flame and less heat is produced.When pure oxygen is used ethyne burns completely producuing large amount of heat and blue flame.This heat is sufficient for a metal to melt and welding is done.
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