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Atmospheric composition (by volume, uncertainty in parentheses) of Saturn

Major:

Hydrogen (H2) - 96.3% (2.4%);

Helium (He) - 3.25% (2.4%)

Minor (ppm):

Methane (CH4) - 4500 (2000);

Ammonia (NH3) - 125 (75);

Hydrogen Deuteride (HD) - 110 (58);

Ethane (C2H6) - 7 (1.5)

Aerosols: Ammonia ice, water ice, ammonia hydrosulfide

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The atmospheric composition of Saturn is primarily comprised of hydrogen and helium. There are small amounts of methane and ammonia in its atmosphere as well.

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