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Industrial Grade Helium, Size 250 High Pressure Steel Cylinder, CGA 580

Airgas Part #:HE 250

Manufacturer Part #:250


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Cylinder contains approximately 244 Cubic Foot (FT3)


About this product


  • Helium (He) is a colorless, odorless, nonflammable, inert gas.


Product Attributes

CGA Connection

• CGA 580

Gas Grade

• Industrial
Features

  • Airgas operates its own dedicated blending facilities as well as maintains a national network of blending technology to ensure accurate, consistent production.

Applications

  • Industrial grade Helium is used as a shielding gas in metal fabrication, especially for laser and arc welding, due to its inert properties and ability to create ideal arc temperatures for welding high-heat conductivity materials.
  • Helium is used in diving and IMR (Inspection, Maintenance & Repair) work achieved subsea for oil & gas offshore operations.
  • In the automotive industry, Helium is used to inflate car airbags.
  • In science, Helium is used to cool down material below 4.2K mainly for superconductivity applications like particle accelerator, spallation source, light source, nuclear fusion, or quantum research and quantum computing.

Safety

  • Always use in accordance with the Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
  • Cylinder must be stored and used in an upright, secured position in a well-ventilated or monitored area.
  • Major Hazards: Suffocation, High pressure, compressed gas

Specifications

Sizes may vary by location. Contact your local Airgas representative or local branch location for availability in your area.


DIMENSIONS

Size
250 Steel HP
DOT Specification
3AA - 2265 - Canada 3AA - M174
O.D.
9" - 229 mm
Length
51" - 1300 mm
Weight
108 lbs - 49 kg
Water Volume
2624 Cubic Inches - 43 ltrs
Airco/BOC
S
Air Products
B