Volatile and extremely light.
What is helium?
Helium is a inert and light gas with high ionisation potential, it is the smallest molecular gas among noble gases. Helium's chemical and physical characteristics make it ideal for multiple applications.
- 269 °C
Boiling point
2,3720 J/mol
First ionisation energy
0,138
Relative density
Application of Helium
Helium is generally used in combination with other noble gases or active gases.
Thanks to its reduced dimensions, helium is a great ally for leak detection in the food and beverage industry and a great assistance in the additive manufacturing process.
It also allows to work with extreme welding parameters in welding and cutting processes and to avoid overheating in the MRI devices in the Healthcare bussiness.
Form of supply
Cylinder
Packaged
Bundle
Package
Dewar
Liquid
MicroBulk®
Liquid
Tank
Liquid
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Related Gases
Helium for Additive manufacturing
The chemical and physical characteristics of helium make it ideal for PBF and DED 3D printing processes, it is often used mixed with other gases. Also, helium is mainly used in EBM processes which due to the low gas consumption.
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