Physical Properties of Helium ; The Chemical Properties of Helium are Tabulated Below. ;
Physical Properties of Helium
Helium is a gas at room temperature and has a boiling point of 4.2 Kelvin.
Helium is a colorless, odorless gas.
Helium is the lightest element and has a density of 0.1786 grams per liter at room temperature.
Helium has a very low boiling point and is the first element to liquefy under atmospheric pressure.
Helium is a good insulator of heat and has a low thermal conductivity.
The Chemical Properties of Helium
Helium is a inert gas and does not react with other elements.
Helium is used as a shielding gas in welding and in the manufacturing of optical fibers.
Helium is used as a tracer gas in gas chromatography and in the study of the movement of pollutants in the atmosphere.