2006-11-02 08:53:31 · 6 answers · asked by DONNA M 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Not at all.
Helium makes up about 0.0005% of the total mass of the earth's atmosphere. This has been relatively consistent over the years (since measurements began in 1957).
Recently, the human uses of helium have increased and commercial sources have raised prices rather than increased production.
2006-11-02 08:55:22 · answer #1 · answered by Richard 7 · 66⤊ 0⤋
Yes, there is a helium shortage, not in the short run but in the long term. At the present rate of consumption, helium wll be gone by the end of the century. The US goverment is not storing it any more and the US reserve may be gone in 30 years.
It is even worse for He-3. Glad we have the moon. We will be able to get He and He-3 from there.
2006-11-02 18:16:42 · answer #2 · answered by Dr. J. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im not sure if there still is, but a few weeks ago I saw a news report that said there was a shortage of helium.
2006-11-02 16:56:27 · answer #3 · answered by eric s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no but its fun sucking it in and making yur voice all weird lol
2006-11-02 16:55:35 · answer #4 · answered by Whateva 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope
2006-11-02 17:00:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
no
2006-11-02 17:01:21 · answer #6 · answered by lolland88 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋