Elemental Analysis - Helium (He)

Helium is an element known as a noble gas. It is colorless and odorless and common throughout the universe. Helium balloons are the most well-known use. But helium has many more uses than these balloons. For example, helium is used in car airbags, high-tech equipment, medical devices, and aircraft. Helium is an essential component of modern life, although not directly noticed.

Helium is the second most abundant element in the universe after hydrogen. The melting point of helium is the lowest of all the elements. Helium can remain liquid even if its temperature is lowered. It only solidifies at extreme pressure. These properties make helium indispensable for some new technologies such as superconducting materials.

After hydrogen was found to be highly reactive, helium replaced hydrogen in airships. Helium is used in medicine, scientific research, arc welding, refrigeration, gas for aircraft, coolant for nuclear reactors, cryogenic research, and detection of gas leaks. It is used in cooling properties because its boiling point is close to absolute zero. With this feature, it is used in superconductors. Helium is also used to pressurize rockets and other spacecraft.

By the way, helium is not an explosive gas. It is classified as non-combustible, meaning helium does not burn.

In the tests and analyzes carried out in our institution, which has a wide range of technological equipment, trained and experienced staff and applies the most modern methods, national and international standards and legal regulations in force are complied with. Among the numerous tests carried out in this context, there are also helium (He) testing services within the framework of elemental analysis.