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Welcome to HELIUM24 USA

Welcome to HELIUM24 USAWelcome to HELIUM24 USAWelcome to HELIUM24 USA

Welcome to HELIUM24 USA

Welcome to HELIUM24 USAWelcome to HELIUM24 USAWelcome to HELIUM24 USA

Helium: A Critical Gas for Modern Industry

Did you know?

Helium is a naturally occurring gas found in small quantities in the Earth’s atmosphere and, more importantly, in certain natural gas reservoirs deep underground. It is formed over long periods through the radioactive decay of elements such as uranium and thorium within rock formations. When helium is present in sufficient concentrations—typically above 0.1%—it becomes commercially viable to extract, process, and distribute for industrial use.

Once recovered, helium is supplied either in gaseous or liquid form, depending on the application and transportation requirements. For international and large-scale logistics, helium is often moved in specialized ISO containers designed to safely handle cryogenic or compressed gases throughout the supply chain.


Liquid Helium

Liquid helium is one of the coldest substances used in industry. Its extremely low boiling point makes it essential for applications that require ultra-low temperatures, especially where superconductivity must be maintained. This is critical in technologies such as MRI systems, NMR spectroscopy, and other advanced scientific and medical equipment that depend on highly stable magnetic environments and precision performance.


Gaseous Helium

Gaseous helium also plays a vital role across multiple industries. Because it is inert, lightweight, and non-flammable, helium is widely used where safety, purity, and performance matter most. It serves as a shielding gas in welding processes, particularly for metals that require high-temperature precision. Its excellent thermal conductivity and stable properties also make it valuable in leak detection, pressurization, cooling systems, electronics manufacturing, aerospace applications, and laboratory environments.

Helium’s unique combination of low density, chemical inertness, and superior heat-transfer characteristics makes it one of the most strategically important industrial gases in the modern economy. From medical imaging and scientific research to manufacturing and advanced engineering, helium supports technologies that cannot easily rely on substitute gases.

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Liquid helium is a vital resource in astronomy and astrophysics because it cools the detectors to very low temperatures, reducing noise from mechanical or electrical sources.

Applications

APPLICATIONS

Medical/Healthcare

Medical/Healthcare

Medical/Healthcare

MRI is one of the most advanced diagnostic imaging technologies used in modern medicine. It allows healthcare professionals to obtain highly detailed images of internal organs, tissues, and other structures within the body, helping detect and evaluate a wide range of medical conditions with exceptional precision.

MRI systems rely on superconducting magnet coils to generate the powerful magnetic fields required for imaging. 

To maintain superconductivity, these coils must be kept at extremely low temperatures, which is why liquid helium plays a critical role in MRI operation. 

Liquid helium cools the magnet system and helps ensure stable, uninterrupted performance.

Because of this unique capability, MRI technology can reveal fine anatomical detail that may not be visible through other imaging methods such as X-rays or CT scans, making helium an essential component in advanced medical diagnostics.


Cryogenic Cooling

Medical/Healthcare

Medical/Healthcare

Superconducting magnets cooled by liquid helium are critical to the operation of many advanced physics and research systems. In large particle accelerators and storage rings, these magnets generate the powerful and stable magnetic fields required to guide and control charged particles with extraordinary precision. Without helium-based cryogenic cooling, many of these systems could not operate at the performance levels modern science demands.

Liquid helium also plays a vital role in astronomy and space research. Many instruments used to study stars, galaxies, and other distant objects must detect extremely faint signals from across the universe. To do this accurately, sensitive detectors and observation equipment often need to be maintained at very low temperatures, reducing thermal noise and preserving measurement precision.

By enabling ultra-cold operating environments, helium supports some of the world’s most important scientific discoveries—from particle physics and quantum research to the exploration of deep space.

Fiber Optics

Medical/Healthcare

Heat Transfer

Optical fiber technology is essential to today’s communications infrastructure, as well as to many medical and industrial applications. 

From manufacturing processes to specialized technical environments, the quality and composition of gases used can have a direct impact on performance, efficiency, and end-product reliability.

We provide a range of gas solutions designed to support optical fiber and other precision-driven applications. 

Whether your organization operates in telecommunications, healthcare, or advanced manufacturing, we can help identify the optimal gas supply solution for your specific operational requirements.




Heat Transfer

Leak Detection

Heat Transfer

Helium is often the preferred gas for applications requiring fast, efficient, and dependable heat transfer. With the highest thermal conductivity of any industrial gas, helium enables rapid movement of heat in systems where temperature control is critical.

In addition to its thermal performance, helium offers a major safety advantage: it is chemically inert and non-flammable. This allows it to be used in environments where other gases may pose a risk of combustion or unwanted chemical reaction.

These properties make helium an ideal solution for advanced industrial, scientific, and technical processes that demand both performance and safety.

Inerting

Leak Detection

Leak Detection

Helium is widely used in metals and advanced materials processing to create stable, inert atmospheres that protect both the product and the process. By removing oxygen and other reactive elements from the working environment, helium helps prevent oxidation, contamination, and unwanted chemical reactions during manufacturing.

This is particularly important in reactive metal processes, where atmospheric control is critical for safety and performance. Helium can also help reduce operational risks by supporting non-flammable processing conditions and improving overall process reliability.


Leak Detection

Leak Detection

Leak Detection

Helium is one of the most effective gases used in leak detection across a wide range of industries. Because its atoms are extremely small and mobile, helium can pass through very small openings that might otherwise be difficult to identify, making it an ideal tracer gas for precision testing.

It is commonly used to detect leaks in air conditioning and refrigeration systems, lighting components, sealed lamps and tubes, electrical equipment, and other systems where integrity and reliability are critical. Even minor leaks can lead to performance issues, product failure, or safety concerns, which is why accurate early detection is essential.


Aerospace

Helium is widely used in lighter-than-air applications ranging from scientific research balloons to aerostats, blimps, and other airborne systems. Because helium is non-flammable, lightweight, and stable, it remains the preferred lifting gas for applications where safety and performance are essential.

With extensive experience in helium distribution, storage, and supply logistics, we help ensure reliable access to this critical resource whenever and wherever it is needed. Our goal is to provide customers with dependable helium solutions backed by responsive service and consistent availability.



Pressurization

In industries such as aerospace, where systems may involve hazardous gases like hydrogen, safe and reliable leak detection and pressurization are essential. Helium is widely used in these environments because it is inert, non-flammable, and highly effective in controlled testing and system preparation.

Helium is also commonly used for purging and pressurizing storage vessels, pipelines, and other gas-handling systems. Its physical properties allow for efficient displacement of unwanted gases and support faster, cleaner preparation of critical equipment before operation. In applications where safety, speed, and precision matter, helium remains a trusted solution.

Semiconductors

Semiconductors

As demand for high-performance semiconductors continues to grow, manufacturers must maintain exceptional process purity and consistent equipment performance at every stage of production. In this environment, the quality of process gases plays a critical role in achieving reliability, yield, and operational efficiency.

We offer a range of ultra-high-purity helium solutions designed to support semiconductor manufacturing requirements, helping customers maintain clean processes, protect sensitive equipment, and produce reliable components with maximum efficiency.



WHY HELIUM24 USA ?

ISO Containers

Our helium is transported in high-quality ISO Containers T75 that comply with relevant international codes and transportation standards. These specialized containers are designed to support the safe, efficient, and reliable movement of helium across global supply chains.

By combining compliant equipment with experienced logistics coordination, we help ensure that your helium is delivered securely and within the expected timeframe—typically around 45 days, depending on the route, destination, and operational conditions.

ISO Tube Trailers

We support large-volume gaseous helium requirements through delivery solutions using ISO tube trailers, providing customers with a reliable and efficient supply option for a wide range of applications.

Whether your needs involve laboratory operations, industrial processes, or highly specialized sectors such as aerospace and space-related technologies, we work alongside you to help ensure the right helium supply solution at every stage.

Insulated Dewars

For applications requiring smaller-volume helium supply, we use insulated dewars designed to maintain the cryogenic temperatures necessary for sensitive equipment and technical processes. This delivery format is well suited for MRI, NMR, laboratory use, and other specialized applications where precise temperature control is essential.

Our dewar-based supply solutions provide a practical and reliable option for customers who require flexible helium delivery in smaller batches.

Interested in helium for your application?

Let our applications specialists help you understand the benefits of using helium in your operation.

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UN/ID No.: UN 1046 

Proper shipping name: HELIUM, COMPRESSED 

Class or Division: 2 

Tunnel Code: (E) 

Label(s): 2.2 ADR/RID 

Hazard ID no.: 20 

Marine Pollutant: No


Helium is a rare element that can only be found in particular natural gas fields worldwide. The primary sources are the United States, Qatar, and Algeria, with smaller ones in Australia, Russia, or Poland.


Helium's boiling point is 4.2 degrees, Kelvin, making it the only gas that boils at this low temperature to power superconductive magnet coils in conjunction with our Earth’s magnetic field!


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About Us

HELIUM24 USA, LLC has global supply and distribution capabilities in liquid (helium) and gas phases. Our unique assets allow us to reliably serve world markets, delivering bulk quantities of this vital element right when you need it most- whether for medical imaging, semiconductor manufacturing, or space exploration!

News

Helium company Desert Mountain Energy finds multiple zones of helium

3/3/2022

Helium company Desert Mountain Energy has announced that they have completed the drilling of well #6 for helium in the MacCauley helium field, located in Arizona. The exploration company said on Wednesday (2nd March) that the well encountered multiple zones where helium was shown to be present on the mass spectrometer. Robert Rohlfing, CEO of Desert Mountain Energy, said, "Our drilling and geological teams continue to display and improve on their innovative concepts and put them into real-world application." He added that this latest discovery would help bolster the company's goal of becoming a leading supplier of helium.

The Russian invasion of Ukraine will inarguably impact future helium supply

2/27/2022

As the world watches Russia invade Ukraine, one industry is keeping a close eye on the situation – the helium business. You see, Russia is one of the major suppliers of helium, and with its invasion of Ukraine, imposed sanctions against the Russian economy there is concern that it may cut off exports to Western countries. This would have a significant impact on the global helium market, as prices would likely go up and availability would decrease.  So far, Russia has not made any indication that it plans to stop selling helium to the West. But given the current climate, businesses in the helium industry are keeping a close watch on what happens next.

Helium shortages threaten US semiconductor and medical imaging markets

Helium shortages threaten US semiconductor and medical imaging markets

2/25/2022

With helium supply tightening in the US, key businesses that rely on consistent production and distribution are beginning to feel an impact. The Compressed Gas Association (CGA)On Thursday, February 24th, announced how these markets struggle due to outages at BLM’s crude helium enrichment unit, along with other factors contributing heavily to this issue. Semiconductor manufacturers have been negatively impacted by lost revenue because they cannot use their existing inventory for sale or manufacturing purposes without fear it will be compromised due to lack availability; MRI machine operators also report decreased patient comfort levels when using certain types of imaging technologies requiring high magnetic fields which require a calm environment

Helium markets now experiencing Helium Shortage

Latest Amur fire tightens helium supply for 2022

Helium shortages threaten US semiconductor and medical imaging markets

2/1/2022

When the helium markets tightened up during the second half of 2021 due primarily to a four-month maintenance outage on US Bureau Land Management’s (BLM) crude He orbiter unit, many industry experts expected that Gazprom's Amur project would begin pumping large quantities into the market by fourth quarter 2022 only. This predicted shortage seemed imminent just two months ago, but now it looks like things could be shifting quickly in favor of increased supply as soon as next year!

Latest Amur fire tightens helium supply for 2022

Latest Amur fire tightens helium supply for 2022

Latest Amur fire tightens helium supply for 2022

1/10/2022

The news about the explosion and fire at Gazprom’s Amur natural gas processing facility on 5th January has raised many questions. One of these is how long it will take for helium production to resume and what impact this may have in shaping our future market dynamics? The new information emerging from Russian media sources indicate that while some parts of their country are enjoying an era where they can now produce more than ever before, mainly due to two 700 MMCF per year tranches coming online soon after 2022-2023 winter season ends; other sectors suchоrе already experiencing tight supply conditions which could lead us back into another bout those shortages we saw earlier.

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