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Why does a helium balloon lose helium after a while?

Does helium diffuse out of the balloon through the hole, or does it diffuse through the skin of the balloon?

If you covered a rubber helium balloon by gluing aluminum foil on it will that prevent helium from escaping so much so that the balloon will stay floating as long as mylar balloons?

Or what if you covered the entire balloon with a layer of silicone glue or something? Will that keep the balloon floating longer?

Helium is the smallest atom there is. It may be heavier than hydrogen, but it is more compact. Moreover, it is a mono-atomic gas, so unlike hydrogen, you are trying to contain very small atoms instead of larger twin atoms in a molecule.

Helium will leak through solid metal. It may take centuries to do so to an appreciable level, but the darn thing will leak through.

Anything that is more densely packed than the loose molecules of latex in a casual balloon will reduce the leak rate. Mylar balloon, with their aluminized finish, will therefore make the balloon last longer. But don't expect to have them ready for reuse next year.

Gluing aluminium on a balloon would not appreciable reduce the leak rate, unless it is make with utmost precision, leaving no gaps. The problem is the glue will probably make the balloon latex more porous, during the process itself. And unless you have the thinnest gage of aluminium foil (one that will tear just looking at it), the added weight will probably force the balloon down.

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