Helium is a chemical element with the symbol He and atomic number 2. It is a colorless, odorless, tasteless, non-toxic, inert, monatomic gas and the first in the noble gas group in the periodic table.
Its boiling point is the lowest among all the elements and has no melting point at standard pressure. After hydrogen, it is the second lightest and most abundant element in the observable universe. It is present at about 24% of the total elemental mass, more than 12 times the mass of all the heavier elements combined.
Its abundance is similar to this in both the Sun and Jupiter due to the very high nuclear binding energy (per nucleon) of helium-4, concerning the next three elements after helium.
The biggest current usage of helium is for human cryogenics. The volume of helium spent on cryogenics was about 420 million liters. The chief cryogenic applications explained in this part are magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), semiconductor chip processing, and huge-scale and little-scale foundation analysis that needs helium temperatures.
Helium Gases
As per customer demand.
Product Specifications
Certificate of Conformity issued by “Sharjah Oxygen Company” (attached) clearly indicates that Helium exported to Ghani Chemical for onward supplies to hospitals is in full compliance with European Pharmacopeia.
Technical Know How
Helium Applications
Key areas where helium is utilized in the medical and scientific fields
MRI Cooling
Used in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines for superconducting magnet cooling.
Respiratory Field
Used in respiratory therapy due to its low density and ease of gas exchange.
Neurology Application
Used in neurological research for cooling and preservation at ultra-low temperature
Cryogenic Research
Used in small-scale research requiring stable helium temperature environments.
Cardiovascular Syste
Plays a role in cardiovascular treatments using precision gas delivery techniques.
Surgical Application
Used in minimally invasive surgical procedures requiring cold or inert environments
SAFETY
Essential Guidelines for Safe Handling of Helium Cylinders
Cylinder Handling
Safe Movement & Usage
- 1. Keep the cylinders away from children all the time.
- 2. Never drag a helium cylinder over the ground.
- 3. Use it constantly in an upright, secured position.
- 4. Never open the cylinder valve without fitting an inflator.
Inflation Precautions
Safety While Filling Balloons
- 1. Always point the balloon and inflator away from your face if inflating balloons.
- 2. Wear eye protection when inflating a balloon.
- 3. Contact with liquid helium can cause frostbite.