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What gas law explains the replacement of hydrogen to helium in blimps?
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∙ 12y ago
The replacement of hydrogen in blimps with helium is not based on the gas laws but rather on the fact that hydrogen is highly flammable whereas helium is entirely non flammable.
In fact based on the gas laws hydrogen would actually be better for blimps because its has lower molecular mass and is therefore less dense than helium.
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What air do blimps use?
Blimps use lighter than air gasses namely hydrogen or helium.
A flammable gas once used to fill blimps?
Hydrogen is not used in blimps any longer because it is flammable and dangerous (see: Hindenberg)
Both hydrogen gas and helium gas are lighter than air. Why is helium used to lift blimps instead of hydrogen?
Hydrogen is higly explosive ! Remember the Hindenburg disaster.
What gas is used in blimps today and why?
To my knowledge helium is the only practical lift element for blimps. Hydrogen actually works better than helium, and it is cheaper, but it is highly combustible and not used anymore.
How do blimps fly?
They are filled with helium gas. They used to be filled with hydrogen gas but that proved to be deadly at times.
Why do modern spacecraft use helium instead of hydrogen?
Helium is much safer, so it is often used in balloons and blimps, not spacecraft.Hydrogen is still used as a fuel. Helium will not burn.
Why do they use helium gas in blimps?
Helium has a low density and causes balloons and blimps to float
Do they still use helium in blimps?
Yes they do, as helium is lighter than air and blimps will float.
What are two differences between the good blimps of today and the airships Hindenburg?
Today's blimps are not filled with flammable hydrogen gas like Hindenburg was, but normally the non-flammable helium.
What is helium mostly found in?
In helium balloons and blimps. Helium is lighter than air. So balloons or blimps filled with helium will float or rise up
Why is helium a better choice from the gas of choice for blimps?
Most early blimps were filled with Hydrogen, which is exretemly flammable and prone to ignite due to atmospheric changes. (Remember the Hindenburg??) Helium is a "noble gas" and therefore less susceptible to atmospheric changes.
Is lithium in blimps?
No, blimps do not contain lithium. All blimps in current service use helium
