Helium

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS No 7440-59-7

Definition
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Helium belongs to the group of noble gases. It occurs naturally in the air, source gases, in the sun, as a decay product of radioactive materials and more rarely in earths.

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Food additive (E 939)

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In combination with oxygen, helium is used as helium air by asthmatics and divers. In addition, helium is used in the food industry to slow down the oxygen-related decomposition processes of food.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020