The Importance and Challenges of Helium: An Irreplaceable Element

❗️Helium was discovered in 1868 during a solar eclipse and named after the Greek god of the sun, Helios.

⚙️Helium is the second lightest element and is usually found in gas form, turning into a liquid below negative 452 degrees Fahrenheit.

🌌Helium is the second most abundant element in the universe and can be found in stars, planets, and the moon.

🛢Helium is harvested from natural gas reserves and is a non-renewable resource on Earth.

🔬Helium has various applications, including creating low-power lasers, aiding deep sea diving, and cooling electromagnets.

How was helium discovered?

—Helium was discovered in 1868 during a solar eclipse when astronomers observed a yellow light in the sun's corona and named the new element after the Greek god of the sun, Helios.

Where is helium found in the universe?

—Helium is the second most abundant element in the universe and can be found in stars, planets, and even our own moon.

How is helium harvested on Earth?

—Helium is harvested from natural gas reserves, mainly as a byproduct of ancient uranium decay, and trapped beneath the Earth's surface.

What are some applications of helium?

—Helium has various applications, such as creating low-power lasers, aiding deep sea diving, and cooling powerful electromagnets.

Is helium a renewable resource?

—No, helium is a non-renewable resource on Earth. When released into the atmosphere, it floats into space and is lost forever.

00:02Helium, known as the lighter than air gas for party balloons, is also an irreplaceable element for science and industry.

01:20Helium is relatively rare on Earth but abundant in the universe, created during the Big Bang and found in stars, planets, and the moon.

01:34Helium is harvested from natural gas reserves on Earth and cannot be artificially produced, making it a non-renewable resource.

02:31Helium has various applications due to its unique characteristics, including creating low-power lasers, aiding deep sea diving, and cooling electromagnets.

02:48Efforts are needed to recycle, explore, and store helium to protect and sustain this precious non-renewable resource.