It is mentioned here that for each dilute
noble gas at 0.1 MPa pressure, the Refprop Database provides selected viscosity data valid in specific temperature ranges, for example, 4-2219 K for helium, 27-1037 K for neon, 87-2992 K for argon, 119-1124 K for krypton, and 164-1100 K for xenon.
great value for long-range detection, and the
noble gas detection
Xenon is a
noble gas, which means that it does not typically react with other elements.
"In this building in 1962, Neil Bartlett demonstrated the first reaction of a
noble gas. The
noble gas family of elements-helium, neon, argon, krypton, xenon, and radon--had previously been regarded as inert.
"Argon is a
noble gas which, being chemically inert, is an ideal element to monitor atmospheric change.
Einstein's invisible hand Controversial data suggest that effects from Einstein's theory of relativity might make element 114 behave like a
noble gas rather than a metal (SN: 4/12/08, p.
The first achievement is Neil Bartlett's 1962 discovery of the first
noble gas compound.
Argon gas, the first
noble gas discovered, is not in itself poisonous, but in high concentrations replaces oxygen, which results in asphyxiation.
Controversial data from an experiment in Dubna, Russia, suggest instead that effects from Einstein's theory of relativity might make the element's chemistry closer to that of a
noble gas, like radon.
An International Historic Chemical Landmark plaque was dedicated by the American Chemical Society to Neil Bartlett in recognition of his 1962 discovery at UBC of the first reaction of a
noble gas (see article in July/August 2006 ACCN).
That's why today's blimps use helium, a non-reactive, or inert,
noble gas.