Argon
a rare gas which is contained in air in a 1 per cent proportion. Its mass is 40, but there is an isotope of mass 41, formed by the absorption of a neutron by argon 40. Argon 41 is radioactive, and it cannot be subjected to chemical reaction, because it is inert. This gas also constitutes a danger in piles in which the air is irradiated by neutrons. This circumstance necessitates the taking of special precautions to avoid contamination by argon 41.
Arsenate
a metal salt of arsenic acid, H3AsO4
Argentite
a sulphide ore of silver, Ag2,S. It crystallizes in the cubic system but most commonly occurs in massive form.


