Why Helium

Helium is an essential resource used in our everyday life. Check out some of the global applications of helium below:

Cryogenics

Helium's low melting point makes it a top choice for cryogenics used to create superconductors which are the base for building RMI Machines, cell phone base stations, fast digital circuits, particle detectors and quantum computers.

Pressure & Purging

Helium is essential for rocket launch. Because helium is inert, it is used to control hydrogen flammability during takeoff so that our astronauts make it into orbit safely.

Electronics

Helium is a critical part of making components present on almost any of the modern electronic technology. The heart of all of them are semiconductor chips made with silicon.

Optical Fiber

Helium is used to cool down fiber optics which goes into cables for data transfer. Fiber optics require an all-helium environment to prevent air bubbles from being trapped in the delicate fibers. Fiber optics are fragile and can break, which is why using helium is vital to the process. Using other methods of cooling would possibly contaminate the fibers, making them unusuable.

Lifting

Since helium is non-flammable, it is extremely suitable for lighter-than-air flight, especially when safety is a concern.

Welding

Helium is used as a shielding gas in welding. The helium provides a protective atmosphere around welding site; it is necessary when the metal is in a molten state to keep it from oxidizing.

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