Uses of High-Purity Helium in Various Industries
Helium High-Purity Helium
Physical Properties of High-Purity Helium: Molecular Formula: He Boiling Point: -269.96℃ (3.1905K) Density: 0.1347kg/m3 Relative Molecular Weight: 3.0160 Production Method: Extracted from natural gas Main Properties: Completely inert, lighter than air, high liquid temperature, small molecular weight, low solubility, lowest liquidus temperature Applications: High-purity helium is extracted from natural gas. Only a few places in the world contain high proportions of high-purity helium for extraction. These are mainly distributed in the United States, Poland, Algeria, and Russia. High-purity helium is highly valuable and is the only high-purity gas traded internationally. High-purity helium is only lighter than hydrogen, but unlike its flammability, it is inert. Therefore, filling balloons is a safe option. The extremely low liquid temperature of high-purity helium (-269℃) facilitates the formation of superconducting magnets in hospital MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scanners and specialized research equipment at low temperatures. High-purity helium is primarily used in the following industries: aerospace/diving/inflatable balloons/electronics (leak detection)/fiber optics. For high-purity helium, contact Wuhan Zhongxin Ruiyuan Gas Co., Ltd. Click for online inquiry or call our hotline: +86 189 8614 9031
High-purity helium is widely used in aviation and aerospace applications, spanning the entire process from manufacturing to application. Spaceflight uses high-purity helium to purify hydrogen systems, and soil and flight fluid systems use it as a booster. Additionally, high-purity helium is used as a lift source for weather and other observation balloons.
Automotive and Transportation Equipment: High-purity helium is used to test critical automotive components such as radiators, heat exchangers, air conditioning components, fuel tanks, and torque converters to ensure they meet quality specifications. Furthermore, high-purity helium can be used in combination with argon, which is increasingly used in airbag inflation operations.
Diving: During diving, the combination of oxygen and high-purity helium effectively eliminates nitrogen anesthetic, reduces deep breathing resistance, and shortens decompression rest time. A high-purity helium-oxygen mixture allows divers to remain submerged for extended periods. The deeper the dive, the higher the concentration of high-purity helium, enabling divers to descend further and achieve longer welding times.
Electronics: High-purity helium plays a crucial role in the manufacture of semiconductors, LCD panels, and fiber optic cables. It enables rapid cooling of components, thereby increasing productivity and controlling heat transfer rates, thus improving production efficiency and reducing errors. Furthermore, high-purity helium can also be used as a carrier gas in the production process.
Healthcare: As an ideal cryogenic gas for superconducting magnets in magnetic resonance and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) systems, high-purity helium can achieve deep cooling temperatures of -451 degrees Fahrenheit, effectively enabling high-resolution imaging of internal organs and tissues.
Welding and Metalworking: The inertness of high-purity helium under arc temperature conditions makes it an ideal gas for welding high-thermal-conductivity materials such as aluminum, stainless steel, copper, and magnesium alloys. It can also be used as a fire extinguishing gas and furnace gas during heat treatment, improving the durability and quality of parts.
