Helium is in short supply and its cost is rising. Global sources may even run dry by the end of the century. And yet, it remains the dominant choice for trace-gas-based leak-testing on the production line. How can you make the most of this increasingly precious commodity for your critical quality assurance needs?
The answer is to institute an effective reclamation process at the leak-test station. But first, let’s recap why helium is so ideal for trace-gas leak testing and why we face a global shortage.