Pure Helium - Specialty Gases
The unique properties of helium allow a variety of different applications. Typical examples are the use as a shielding gas for Cutting & Welding or Laser application. A very popular application of helium is the use as a lifting gas for balloons and air ships. Divers know helium as a component in special breathing gas mixtures to reach greater depths. Apart from that, pure helium gas has a number of specialized application: