Helium is an abundant and valuable element that has many uses. It may be most known for party balloons, but that’s only scratching the surface. From airbags and aircraft to sophisticated medical equipment, helium is present in more places than you may realize. 

Keep reading to learn more about the everyday commercial uses of helium and its impact on the modern world. 

Industries where helium is used

• Arc Welding Shields. Welders use helium as a shielding gas. … 

• Airbags. Helium’s quick diffusion makes it the ideal choice for airbag deployment. 

• Nuclear Reactors. … 

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) … 

• Emphysema Treatment. 

• Rocket propulsion System 

• Cryogenic agent for cooling various materials