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Comment by simonh

7 years ago

Is it even possible to monitor fir helium levels? It’s an inert gas, so I’m not sure if it’s easily detectable directly.

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nradov  7 years ago

Yes we use helium sensors for analyzing diving gas mixtures. They infer helium concentration based on the thermal conductivity of the gas; there's no chemical reaction.

jonastryggvi  7 years ago

Yes, with iPhones!

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