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Helium

Helium is the second lightest and second most abundant element in the universe. It is a colorless, odorless, inert noble gas with the lowest boiling poing of any element, making it vital for MRI cooling, rocket fuel and welding. Of course, it is famous for also blowing up party balloons! Call us today for your Helium needs!

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Fun Facts

  • Chemically unreactive.

  • A gas at room temperature, but liquid near absolute zero.

  • While abundant in space, is rare on earth because of its ability to escape gravity.

  • Inhaling helium makes your voice squeaky because sound travels faster through the lighter gas, altering cord vibrations.

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Other Uses

  • Medical- Cooling MRI magnets.

  • Industrial- Shielding gas for welding, leak detection, semiconductor manufacturing.

  • Aerospace- Pressurizing rocket fuel, lifting balloons and airships.

  • Scientific- Cryogenic research, NMR spectroscopy.

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