Helium

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS No 7440-59-7

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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)

Packgas

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

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer