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Query:

Subject: Can helium be mixed with hydrogen to form a non-explosive mix?

Date: Thu Jul 10 18:42:53 2003
Posted by daniel geery
Grade level: teacher/prof School: mtn view elementary
City: Salt Lake City State/Province: Utah Country: USA
Area of science: Physics
ID: 1057880573.Ph
Message:

I've read that early airships often used such a mix.  Given that hydrogen costs 
about a third of helium, and is renewable, and that I am working on small scale 
airships, I am extremely interested in the answer to this question.  An earlier 
answer on this topic said essentially "Don't use hydrogen," but a technical 
answer is what I am seeking.



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