The Helium-3 Shortage: Supply, Demand, and Options for Congress
The Helium-3 Shortage: Supply, Demand, and Options for Congress
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2010-12
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Dana A. Shea;D. Morgan
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作者：
Dana A. Shea;D. Morgan
世界正在经历氦-3短缺，氦-3是氦的稀有同位素，在国土安全，国家安全，医学，工业和科学中有应用。联邦官员证实，短缺是严重的，除非找到替代品，将影响联邦在国土安全，科学研究和其他领域的投资。本报告讨论了短缺的性质;联邦迄今为解决短缺问题所采取的行动;氦-3的当前和潜在来源以及增加供应的选择;氦-3的当前和预测用途以及减少需求的选择;以及如果供应继续低于需求，分配供应的选择。
The world is experiencing a shortage of helium-3, a rare isotope of helium with applications in homeland security, national security, medicine, industry, and science. Federal officials have testified that the shortage is acute and, unless alternatives are found, will affect federal investments in homeland security, scientific research, and other areas. This report discusses the nature of the shortage; federal actions undertaken so far to address it; current and potential sources of helium-3 and options for increasing the supply; current and projected uses of helium-3 and options for reducing the demand; and options for allocating the supply if it continues to fall short of demand.