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==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. | |||
Control of [[Moon|Lunar]] Helium-3 resources is a plot device in the [[science fiction]] movie ''Iron Sky''. | |||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
Revision as of 20:39, 5 March 2013
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.
Control of Lunar Helium-3 resources is a plot device in the science fiction movie Iron Sky.