5. SG Products
5.4 Helium-3
Helium-3 (He3), an essential molecule for your research
"One of the rarest gases, helium-3 is an isotope of helium. It is a stable, inert, nontoxic and nonflammable gas. Helium-3 has a wide range of applications. It is an essential molecule for neutron detection, quantum computing, dilution refrigerators, ultra low temperature fundamental research and aneutronic fusion." Air Liquide is one of the main helium-3 suppliers in the world, and can provide you with high-purity helium 3.
Helium-3: the molecule of the future
Often mentioned when it comes to space exploration because of its natural presence on the Moon, helium-3 is considered as one of the molecules of the future. Its unique properties allowing it to get closer to the absolute 0 temperature makes it a key element of the quantum computing segment and aneutronic fusion, two segments that are meant to grow significantly in the upcoming years. The helium-3 supplied by Air Liquide has a high purity grade to enhance the performances of Quantum computers and aneutronic fusion. No need to go to the Moon!
Applications for Helium-3
Neutron detection
(portal monitors, border security, ...)
Deep cooling
(Quantum computing, R&D, ...)
MRI
(Medical lung imaging)
Aneutronic Fusion
(Deuterium/He3 or He3/He3 for energy production)
Technical specifications
| Component | Description | Content |
|---|---|---|
Component 3He |
Description Volume fraction |
Content ≥ 99.99 % |
Component 4He |
Description Volume fraction |
Content ≤ 10 ppm |
Component N2 |
Description Volume fraction |
Content ≤ 100 ppm |
Component CO |
Description Volume fraction |
Content ≤ 6 ppm |
Component O2 |
Description Volume fraction |
Content ≤ 10 ppm |
Component Ar |
Description Volume fraction |
Content ≤ 6 ppm |
Component CO2 |
Description Volume fraction |
Content ≤ 6 ppm |
Component H2 |
Description Volume fraction |
Content ≤ 6 ppm |
Component C2H6 |
Description Volume fraction |
Content ≤ 6 ppm |
Component CH4 |
Description Volume fraction |
Content ≤ 6 ppm |
Component H2O |
Description Volume fraction |
Content ≤ 6 ppm |
Component 3H2 |
Description Tritium Activity |
Content < 300 Bq/g |
Our 3He offer
| Cylinder Size | B04 | B1 | B5 |
|---|---|---|---|
Cylinder Size Water Volume |
B04 0.4L |
B1 1L |
B5 5L |
Cylinder Size Maximum Gas contained |
B04 40L |
B1 100L |
B5 500L |
Cylinder Size Cylinder material |
B04 Aluminium |
B1 Aluminium |
B5 Aluminium |
Cylinder Size Valve material |
B04 Brass |
B1 Brass |
B5 Brass |
Cylinder Size Valve type |
B04 CGA580 |
B1 CGA580 |
B5 CGA580 |
Cylinder Size Height |
B04 242mm |
B1 335mm |
B5 530mm |
Cylinder Size Diameter |
B04 60mm |
B1 81mm |
B5 140mm |
Cylinder Size Opening Diameter |
B04 30mm |
B1 36mm |
B5 52mm |
Cylinder Size Certification |
B04 TPED+DOT |
B1 TPED+DOT |
B5 TPED+DOT |
Why choose Air Liquide for your helium 3 supplies ?
- High-Purity: Our helium-3 isotope is sourced from trusted suppliers and rigorously tested to ensure the highest purity and quality standards
- Experts Team: Our team of experts is ready to assist you in supplying you the right quantities for your project
- Global Availability: Wherever you are, our efficient logistics network ensures safe delivery of your helium3 gas
- Regulatory Compliance: We adhere to all regulatory requirements, ensuring responsible distribution and usage of helium-3