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Element comprised of two protons and two neutrons in its nucleus. Light inert gas.
'''Helium''' is a light element comprised of two protons and two neutrons in its nucleus. Helium is chemically inert.


Atomic mass: 4.002602 g/mol
Atomic mass: 4.002602 g/mol


Chemical symbol: He
Chemical symbol: He
==Helium-3==
Helium-3 is a light isotope of Helium with only one neutron. It is one of only two known isotopes that is stable with more protons than neutrons (the other being [[Hydrogen]]). Helium-3 is being studied for potential applications as a [[nuclear fusion]] reactor fuel, and it has industrial applications, as well.
In the [[Universal Century]] [[Gundam]] universe, a fleet of tanker vessels constantly moves between Jupiter and the inner planets, carrying a cargo of Helium 3.
Control of [[Moon|Lunar]] Helium-3 resources is a plot device in the satirical [[science fiction]] movie ''Iron Sky''.
Helium-3 is used as fusion reactor fuel by various civilizations in [[Mass Effect]].


==External Links==
==External Links==
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[[Category:Science]]
[[Category:Science]]
[[Category: Materials]]

Latest revision as of 16:54, 6 July 2022

Helium is a light element comprised of two protons and two neutrons in its nucleus. Helium is chemically inert.

Atomic mass: 4.002602 g/mol

Chemical symbol: He

Helium-3

Helium-3 is a light isotope of Helium with only one neutron. It is one of only two known isotopes that is stable with more protons than neutrons (the other being Hydrogen). Helium-3 is being studied for potential applications as a nuclear fusion reactor fuel, and it has industrial applications, as well.

In the Universal Century Gundam universe, a fleet of tanker vessels constantly moves between Jupiter and the inner planets, carrying a cargo of Helium 3.

Control of Lunar Helium-3 resources is a plot device in the satirical science fiction movie Iron Sky.

Helium-3 is used as fusion reactor fuel by various civilizations in Mass Effect.

External Links

Helium at WebElements