Monthly Archives: May 2017

Helium Does More Than Float Balloons

Posted on May 28, 2017 by admin

Helium is a fun gas. It makes party balloons float and, when inhaled, will create a cartoon voice as the lighter-than-air gas vibrates vocal cords at a higher than normal frequency. Helium is used in many industrial processes, such as … Continue reading →

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Linde Board To Vote On Praxair Merger On June 1: Sources

Posted on May 28, 2017 by admin

German industrial gases group Linde’s supervisory board is due to vote on a merger agreement with U.S. peer Praxair (PX.N) on June 1, two people close to the matter told Reuters on Friday. The companies said on Wednesday that they … Continue reading →

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New Methods In Measuring CCI – Part 1: Helium-Leak For Polymer Systems

Posted on May 28, 2017 by admin

Measuring container closure integrity (CCI) of polymer–based containers and syringes is a challenge. Tracer gas leak detection (i.e., Helium-leak)—the method endorsed by USP <1207> (Package Integrity Evaluation – Sterile Products)—cannot be used directly, because gases permeate polymers. Helium permeates at … Continue reading →

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World’s Largest Aircraft Completes Test Flight

Posted on May 28, 2017 by admin

The world’s largest aircraft has successfully completed a test flight, bringing the massive helium-filled airship one step closer to commercial use. The world’s largest aircraft has successfully completed a test flight, bringing the massive helium-filled airship one step closer to … Continue reading →

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Sergey Brin’s Massive Airship Will Deliver Humanitarian Supplies, Double As ‘Air Yacht’

Posted on May 28, 2017 by admin

News surfaced last month that Sergey Brin was building a “massive airship” at a NASA research center in Mountain View. According to The Guardian, the Google co-founder wants the ship to deliver supplies, as well as double as an “air … Continue reading →

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