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Hydrogen is not used in blimps any longer because it is flammable and dangerous (see: Hindenberg)

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What element is used in airships that is dangerous?

Hydrogen was once used to fill airships. Quite dangerous due to how flammable it is.


Can a blimp be filled with carbon dioxide?

It is not common to fill blimps with carbon dioxide because it is not as buoyant as helium, which is the most common gas used to fill blimps. Carbon dioxide is heavier than air and could affect the lift and stability of the blimp. Additionally, carbon dioxide is flammable and can be dangerous if not handled properly.


Why isn't hydrogen used in blimps?

In 1931, a large passenger dirigible lifted with hydrogen burst into flames while landing in Lakehurst, NJ. Since then, hydrogen has been considered too dangerous to use in airships under normal conditions.because hydrogen is a very flammable gas and can catch fire easily on an airship.an example of this is the Hindenburg in 1937


Do they still use helium in blimps?

Yes, helium is still commonly used in blimps due to its low density and non-flammable properties, making it a safe option for lifting aircraft. Helium provides the necessary buoyancy to keep blimps afloat and is widely used in the aerospace industry for this purpose.


What element is used to fill balloons but not flammable?

Helium is commonly used to fill balloons. It is non-flammable and lighter than air, allowing balloons to float.


What element was once used to fill airships?

Hydrogen was the gas that was once used to filled airships. It is extremely plentiful and easy to produce. However, it is also extremely flammable and caused a few accidents. Helium is now used.


What building in new york was once going to be used to moor blimps?

Empire State Building


What are blimps used for?

Modern blimps are used almost exclusively for advertising and/or sightseeing. Historically, blimps have also been used in military reconnaissance roles.


What are blimps for?

Modern blimps are used almost exclusively for advertising and/or sightseeing. Historically, blimps have also been used in military reconnaissance roles.


Why do people use hydrogen gas to fill up balloons?

They Do Not use Hydrogen gas to fill up balloons. People use Helium gas to fill up balloons (ordinary party balloons, and big working balloons such as the one used by Goodyear). Helium is Not Flammable. Hydrogen is Flammable and has as tendency to burst into Flame, similar to the German Blimp/Dirigible Hindenburg. Since the US Navy lost Two Helium Blimps in Bad weather; The Akron and the Shenandoah (with a great loss of lives), the US Navy almost never uses Blimps anymore.


How can blimps of use in scientific studies in the air?

Blimps are used to studie air pollution.


Why is hydrogen used to fill a blimp?

Hydrogen is used in blimps because it is a very light gas, which provides buoyancy for the airship. It is also readily available and inexpensive compared to helium, another gas used for inflating blimps.