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Helium-3 is a light isotope of Helium with only one neutron. It is one of only two known isotopes that is stable with more protons than neutrons (the other being [[Hydrogen]]). Helium-3 is being studied for potential applications as a [[nuclear fusion]] reactor fuel, and it has industrial applications, as well. | Helium-3 is a light isotope of Helium with only one neutron. It is one of only two known isotopes that is stable with more protons than neutrons (the other being [[Hydrogen]]). Helium-3 is being studied for potential applications as a [[nuclear fusion]] reactor fuel, and it has industrial applications, as well. | ||
In the [[Universal Century]] [[Gundam]] universe, a fleet of tanker vessels constantly moves between Jupiter and the inner planets, carrying a cargo of Helium 3. | ==Helium-3 in Media== | ||
*In the [[Universal Century]] [[Gundam]] universe, a fleet of tanker vessels constantly moves between Jupiter and the inner planets, carrying a cargo of Helium 3. | |||
Control of [[Moon|Lunar]] Helium-3 resources is a plot device in the satirical [[science fiction]] movie ''Iron Sky''. | *Control of [[Moon|Lunar]] Helium-3 resources is a plot device in the satirical [[science fiction]] movie ''Iron Sky''. | ||
*Helium-3 is used as fusion reactor fuel by various civilizations in [[Mass Effect]]. | |||
Helium-3 is used as fusion reactor fuel by various civilizations in [[Mass Effect]]. | |||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
Latest revision as of 15:48, 22 November 2024
Helium is a light element comprised of two protons and two neutrons in its nucleus. Helium is chemically inert.
Atomic mass: 4.002602 g/mol
Chemical symbol: He
Helium-3
Helium-3 is a light isotope of Helium with only one neutron. It is one of only two known isotopes that is stable with more protons than neutrons (the other being Hydrogen). Helium-3 is being studied for potential applications as a nuclear fusion reactor fuel, and it has industrial applications, as well.
Helium-3 in Media
- In the Universal Century Gundam universe, a fleet of tanker vessels constantly moves between Jupiter and the inner planets, carrying a cargo of Helium 3.
- Control of Lunar Helium-3 resources is a plot device in the satirical science fiction movie Iron Sky.
- Helium-3 is used as fusion reactor fuel by various civilizations in Mass Effect.