Helium | QuoteXo - Spreading Good Stuff

Facts

Helium is often used in space programs, displacing fuel in storage tanks and having other rocket fuel applications.

QuoteXO

helium , often , used

Facts

Liquid helium is used to cool metals for superconductivity use. The European Organization for Nuclear Research's (CERN) Large Hadron Collider uses liquid helium to maintain an extremely low temperature.

QuoteXO

liquid , helium , used

Facts

Helium can be in a liquid and even solid state but they can only occur at temperatures near absolute zero.

QuoteXO

helium , liquid , even

Facts

Because helium is less dense than normal air, when inhaled from a source such as a helium balloon it briefly changes the sound of a person's voice, making it much sound much higher. However, breathing in too much helium can be very dangerous, potentially choking people due to a lack of oxygen.

QuoteXO

because , helium , less

Facts

Helium has a lifting force of around one gram per liter. A balloon that holds 10 liters of helium should therefore lift an object weighing 10 grams. Unfortunately you'll need around 5000 of these balloons if you weigh around 50kgs and want to get off the ground.

QuoteXO

helium , lifting , force

Facts

You might notice the helium balloon you got from the amusement park slowly falling to the ground after a few days, this happens as the helium gradually leaks from the balloon.

QuoteXO

might , notice , helium

Facts

Because helium is lighter than air it is commonly used to fill airships, blimps and balloons. As it doesn't burn or react with other chemicals, helium is relatively safe to use for this purpose.

QuoteXO

because , helium , lighter

Facts

The rate at which helium is currently being used by humans is much faster than the rate at which the reserves are being replenished. New technologies for obtaining or recycling helium are one way for gas companies to help slow this problem.

QuoteXO

rate , which , helium

Facts

The word helium comes from the Greek word meaning sun (helios). It was named by Lockyer and English chemist Edward Frankland.

QuoteXO

word , helium , greek

Facts

Helium is the second most common element in the Universe (after hydrogen), making up around 24% of its mass.

QuoteXO

helium , second , most

Facts

Helium is a colorless, tasteless and odorless gas.

QuoteXO

helium

Facts

Helium is a chemical element with the symbol He and atomic number 2.

QuoteXO

helium , chemical , element

Facts

Helium is lighter than the air around us so it floats, that's why it is perfect for the balloons you get at parties.

QuoteXO

helium , lighter , than

Facts

The helium balloons you get at parties and carnivals float because helium is lighter than the air surrounding it.

QuoteXO

helium , balloons , get

Quotes

Liquid helium belongs to a class of fluids known as quantum fluids, as distinct from classical fluids.

David Lee

QuoteXO

liquid , helium , belongs

Quotes

Our helium supply is a strategic priority.

Amanda Gintoft

QuoteXO

our , helium , supply , strategic

Topic : "Helium"

#boogie , #dog , #he , #work , #better

Home / Topics /
Helium

Topic : "Helium"

#boogie , #dog , #he , #work , #better

Home / Topics / Helium

Home / Topics /
Helium