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Explain the principle of atomic hydrogen torch.

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When an electric arc is generated in a stream of hydrogen between tungsten electrodes, the hydrogen molecules dissociate to give hydrogen atoms. The atoms recombine to form hydrogen molecules by releasing heat energy. As a result, high temperature can be obtained. This can be made use of in welding alloys.
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