WHAT IS HELIUM? (HE)
Helium is the second element on the periodic table. It is a colourless and odourless gas yet it has a number of uses, some of which may surprise you! Helium gas is literally ‘lighter-than-air’ due to its extremely low density, which explains its most well-known use; decorative balloons.
Helium’s presence on earth was confirmed in 1895, however, it was first discovered in 1868 when French astronomer, Pierre Janssen, witnessed an unknown gas during a solar eclipse. This is where the name ‘Helium’ originated, as it was named after the Greek God of the sun, Helios.
5 INTERESTING USES OF HELIUM
- Balloons: As already mentioned, the most common use for helium gas is for decorative balloons.
Helium One Global Ltd (LON:HE1) was founded in September 2015. The Company’s focus is to explore, develop, and ultimately, become a producer of high-grade helium for the international market, a critical material essential in modern technologies.