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Definition of the Helium Element
A colorless, odorless inert gaseous element occurring in
natural gas and with radioactive ores. It is used as a component
of artificial atmospheres and laser media, as a refrigerant, as a
lifting gas for balloons, and as a superfluid in cryogenic
research.
Origin / Meaning of the name Helium
The name originates
from the Greek word 'helios' meaning sun.
Classification of the Helium Element
Helium is classified
as an element in the 'Noble Gases' section which can be located in
group 18 of the Periodic Table.
Facts about the
Discovery and
History of the Helium
Element
Helium was first detected
during a solar eclipse in 1868 as a bright yellow line in the
spectrum of the chromosphere of the Sun, by French astronomer
Pierre Janssen . It was discovered by Sir William Ramsey
in 1895. Norman Lockyer and English chemist Edward Frankland named
the element.
Occurrence the Helium Element
Helium exists only as a monatomic gas
Associated Uses of Helium
Component of artificial atmospheres and laser media
Refrigerant
Lifting gas for balloons
Superfluid in cryogenic research
Deep sea diving
Helium balloons, tanks, neon laser
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