Odd Lots — Now There's a Helium Shortage and It Affects More Than Balloons

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Now There's a Helium Shortage and It Affects More Than Balloons

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Ripple effects from the war in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz continue to widen. There's yet another brewing shortage, this time in helium. While most people associate helium with balloons and funny voices, the element is used in a surprisingly wide variety of industrial settings, including semiconductor…

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