menu Home Gases Helium Helium (He) The inert gas for your cryogenic, heat transfer, shielding, leak detection, analytical and lifting applications Helium is found in minute proportions in the atmosphere, less than 0.001% in air. It can also be found in a certain number of natural gas fields, where it results from the natural radioactive decay of heavy elements in the earth’s crust, in particular, uranium and thorium. It is helium extracted from the natural gas fields where the concentration is greater than 0.1% which is sold in liquid and gaseous forms today. The extremely low temperature of liquid helium is used to maintain the superconducting properties of magnets in applications such as Magnetic Resonance Imagery (MRI), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, and particle physics research. Gaseous helium is used as an inert shielding gas in metal arc and laser welding. It is also used as a coolant to transfer heat effectively, thanks to its high thermal conductivity, in the fibre optics and electronics industries. It serves as a carrier gas for gas chromatography (GC) in analytical laboratories and as a leak detection gas in a wide range of industries. Being both lighter than air and non-flammable, helium is used to inflate both balloons and airships. Read more... download-circle Download Go with the Global Leader brochure Overview Benefits Applications Safety Balloon Gas Supply Options CONTACT US Air Products Is A World-Leading Helium Supplier Pioneer of many of the helium extraction, production, distribution, and storage technologies still in use today Most diverse helium source mix in the world (LNG, methane and CO₂) Global distribution network using the highest performing storage tanks Helium experts provide world-class service and assistance with a commitment to quality Read more... Why Use Air Products for your Helium Requirements? ap0068-iso-container ISO Containers High-quality transport vessels meeting a multitude of international codes and standards ap0002-tube-trailer Tube Trailers Catering for large volume gaseous helium needs ap0005-dewar Superinsulated Dewars Wide range of cryogenic tanks size for MRI, NMR and other liquid helium applications ap0063-bip-cylinder BIP® Cylinder Technology For the ultimate in gas purity ap0062-manifolded-pack Market Leading Cylinder Technology High pressure cylinders and packs for industrial use ap0069-balloon-gas Easy-to-use Cylinders for Balloon Inflation Up to 50% lighter than traditional cylinders with built in regulator and active content gauge Applications Filter by Industry or Segment Filter by Industry or Segment Aerospace Other Space Launch Analytical Labs and Research/Science Research Science Automotive Electronics Glass/Frit Frit Glass Leisure/Recreation Medical Metals and Materials Processing Additive Manufacturing Heat Treating Lithium-ion Battery Powder Metal Surface Treatment Coatings Metals Production Ore Processing/Recovery/Smelting Welding and Cutting Atmosphere Control Industrial gases can be used for atmosphere control in glass manufacturing to help prevent reactions that are detrimental to the glass forming process... Balloon Gas & Equipment Balloon grade helium in specially designed lightweight, easy-to-use cylinders Balloon Inflation for Small Parties or Events Easy-to-use helium cylinder selector tool and party tips for your upcoming celebration Bubbling Bubbling with various gases during melting and refining can improve homogeneity and quality Carburizing, Nitriding, and Hardening Air Products’ Atmosphere Solutions are available for carburizing, neutral hardening, carbonitriding, nitriding and nitrocarburizing. Cooling for Additive Manufacturing Air Products offers gas solutions for cooling and the dissipation of heat during the 3D printing process. Cryogenic Cooling Liquid helium for superconducting magnets and for electrical transport, magnetic, thermal and spectroscopic studies. Fiber Optics Air Products has a wide range of gases, including helium, hydrogen, and nitrogen, as well as related equipment and services for use in this segment Load More Interested in helium for your application? Let our applications specialists help you understand the benefits of using helium in your operation. CONTACT OUR EXPERTS NOW Ask the Expert Is it safe to breathe in helium? NO! Helium displaces oxygen in your lungs quicker than not breathing at all. Prolonged inhalation can result in asphyxiation and death FAQS ASK A QUESTION Balloonium® Integra® Cylinders — Easier and Safer to Use Lightweight, up to 50% lighter than traditional cylinders Quick-connect balloon inflators for a click-and-go solution Contents gauge which shows how much gas is left, even when the valve is turned off, allowing you to plan jobs quickly and effectively Safer, lower operating pressure thanks to built-in regulator Greater gas capacity, meaning fewer cylinders, deliveries and reduced handling costs BUY NOW Supply Options Air Products can help you determine the most economical supply option for your particular application and geographic location. Industrial gases are typically provided in gaseous and liquid form through a variety of supply systems Cylinders The traditional solution for low volume gas supply. Cylinders can besupplied in a full range of sizes from 10 to 50 litres, pressures and gas purities for a wide range of gases and gas mixtures. Choose between conventional cylinders or our innovative Integra®cylinder with built-in regulator. Dewars For Magnetic Resonance Imagery (MRI) and other cryogenic applications, Air Products supplies liquid helium in 60, 100, 250 and 500 liter ruggedly constructed and super-insulated dewars. ISO Containers ISO containers are used for the transport of both hazardous and non-hazardous bulk liquids. Their intermodal design enables them to be used for multiple means of transport, notably truck or ship. Tube Trailers Air Products supplies bulk quantities of high-pressure gases and gas mixtures shipped in tube trailers which can be stored at the customer site. 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