Why Do We Not Use Hydrogen In Balloons?

Why Do We Not Use Hydrogen In Balloons? Hydrogen is another gas lighter than air; it’s even lighter than helium. Hydrogen, however, is not used in balloons and this demonstration shows why. … This is because hydrogen burns very easily. It combines with oxygen to make water vapor. What will happen to a hydrogen balloon

Are Hydrogen Balloons Flammable?

Are Hydrogen Balloons Flammable? Hazards: Hydrogen gas is very flammable and yields explosive mixtures with air and oxygen. The explosion of the mixture of hydrogen and oxygen is quite loud. Tests should be made prior to the demonstration to adjust the total volume in the balloons so that the sound of the explosion is tolerable