Atomic Mass of Helium (& Secrets: Sources, Uses and more...) 2022

Each atom has its own properties, including Helium. One of the most important properties an atom can have is the atomic mass.

So how much does Helium weight... or how much mass does it have?

The answer is 4,002602. However there is a lot of secret stuff about Helium that most people don't know

Let's check it?

Helium Overview

Helium Atomic Mass

4,002602

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Description

Light, odorless, colorless, tasteless inert gas. Second most abundant element in the universe. Sixth most abundant in the earth's atmosphere.

Atomic Symbol

He (Helium)

Atomic Number

2

Learn more about the atomic number.

Discovery

Discovered By: Sir William Ramsey, Nils Langet, P.T.Cleve

Year: 1895

Location: Scotland/Sweden

State at 20 °C

gas

Uses

Used in balloons, deep sea diving & welding. Also used in very low temperature research.

Sources

Found in natural gas deposits & in the air (5 parts per billion) Constantly lost to space; replenished by radioactive decay (alpha particles).

Name Origin

Greek: hêlios (sun).

Want to learn more details and data about Helium? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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