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hbravyesterday at 8:08 PM2 repliesview on HN

Tech divers are also probably gonna be having a Bad Time. Helium mixes are already pretty expensive, I assume this will make it far worse.


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bgnnyesterday at 11:17 PM

This is an extremely pure form of He, not the stuff used by the divers. That's a completely different supply chain.

vablingsyesterday at 8:10 PM

Also, copper welding involves the use of helium as shielding gas. Helium shortage is painful