How much does liquid helium cost

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the cost of liquid helium and liquid nitrogen, with participants inquiring about prices per gallon and the feasibility of purchasing these substances in smaller quantities. The conversation touches on practical considerations related to buying these materials, particularly in non-bulk amounts.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants inquire about the cost of liquid helium and liquid nitrogen, noting that nitrogen is significantly cheaper.
  • There is mention of the price of liquid nitrogen being around a dime per gallon, but this is suggested to be based on high-volume manufacturing prices.
  • One participant expresses uncertainty about the availability of purchasing small quantities, stating that one cannot easily buy 10 gallons of liquid nitrogen.
  • Another participant references a specific case involving a classroom setting where a person had approximately 10 gallons of liquid nitrogen in a tank.
  • There is a suggestion that the cost of helium at institutions like MIT could be relevant, although this point is not fully explored.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that liquid nitrogen is cheaper than liquid helium, but there is uncertainty regarding the actual prices and the feasibility of purchasing small quantities. The discussion remains unresolved regarding specific costs and purchasing options.

Contextual Notes

Participants do not provide specific prices for liquid helium, and there is a lack of clarity on the conditions under which these gases can be purchased in smaller quantities. The discussion also does not establish a clear understanding of the cost variations based on location or supplier.

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No, I'm not thinking of buying one/any, but how much does one cost?, any type. Plus, how much do the two commonmost types of helium in liquid form, and/or liquid nitrogen, cost per gallon? I know liquid nitrogen is cheaper... a lot.

...If I were to not buy in bulk.
 
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Mk said:
No, I'm not thinking of buying one/any, but how much does one cost?, any type. Plus, how much do the two commonmost types of helium in liquid form, and/or liquid nitrogen, cost per gallon? I know liquid nitrogen is cheaper... a lot.

...If I were to not buy in bulk.
A quantum dot isn't really something you can buy. Nitrogen is on the order of a dime a gallon, but that's high volume manufacuring prices. You can't really just go buy 10 gal of it.
 
russ_watters said:
A quantum dot isn't really something you can buy. Nitrogen is on the order of a dime a gallon, but that's high volume manufacuring prices. You can't really just go buy 10 gal of it.

No, I ment like at MIT, the cost of constructing one the cost of how much helium they use...
 
russ_watters said:
You can't really just go buy 10 gal of it.

I know a guy, he had ohh... actually about 10 gallons of it in a tank in his classroom.
 

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