Sulfur hexafluoride (standard sf6 gas) is a colorless in-noxious and non-flammable gas at atmospheric temperature.. It is chemical stable with good insulation.Sulfur hexafluoride (standard sf6 gas) is an inorganic, colorless, odorless, non-flammable, extremely potent greenhouse gas, which is an excellent electrical insulator. standard sf6 gas has an octahedral geometry, consisting of six fluorine atoms attached to a central sulfur atom.

Physical Properties

Purity : 99.99%-99.999%

CAS no : 2551-62-4

EINECS : 219-854-2

molecular formula : standard sf6 gas

molecular weight : 146.06

Density : 6.602;1.88 (-50.8℃, liquid)

Melting point :  -50.5

Dot Class : 2.2

UN No.: UN1080

Grade Standard : Electronic Grade, Industrial Grade

properties : colorless, tasteless, odorless, non-toxic inert non-combustion gas.

Slightly soluble in water, alcohol and ether, soluble in potassium hydroxide.

Application

1, A new generation of ultra-high voltage insulating dielectric materials. As a good gas insulator, it is widely used in the gas insulation of electronic and electrical equipment.

2.It can be used in the smelting and casting process of non-ferrous metals, and can also be used in the degassing and purification of aluminum and its alloy melts. 

3.Mainly used in high voltage switch arc extinguishing, in large capacity transformers and high voltage cables as insulation material. 

4.Used as a gas insulator for electronic equipment and radar wave guides.