Uses & Applications for Sulfur Hexafluoride by Industry
– Electrical
Sulfur Hexafluoride is used as a gaseous dielectric medium for a broad range of voltage circuit breakers, switchgear and other electrical equipment.
Sizes Available – Contents in cubic feet (cf)
| Nominal Contents | Part Number |
Physical Size – Inch
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CGA Valve | Overall Purity | Recommended Regulator(s) |
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| O.D. | Height |
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| 40# | RS0251080 | 7.00 | 32.40 | 590 | 99.8% | |
| 115# | RS0251200 | 9.00 | 51.00 | 590 | 99.8% | |
| 40# | RS02503080 | 7.00 | 32.40 | 590 | 99.95% | |
| 115# | RS02503200 | 9.00 | 51.00 | 590 | 99.95% | |
Other sizes and purities are available upon request
Cylinder Brackets/Accessories Contact us for additional information.
Shipping Information
| CAS Registry Number: | 2551-62-4 | |
| UN number | UN 1080 | |
| DOT Proper Shipping Name: | Sulfur Hexafluoride | |
| DOT Classification | 2.2 Nonflammable Gas, Non-poisonous Gas | |
| DOT Label | Nonflammable Gas |
Description of Sulfur Hexafluoride
Sulfur Hexafluoride gas is a colorless, odorless, nontoxic, nonflammable gas that is used as an insulating gas in electrical equipment. At atmospheric pressures, sulfur hexafluoride gas sublimes directly from a solid to a gas. It is shipped as a liquefied compressed gas. Sulfur hexafluoride gas is used for leak detection and as a gaseous dielectric for transformers, condensers, and circuit breakers. Sulfur hexafluoride gas is highly effective as an etchant in the semiconductor industry.
Sulfur Hexafluoride has a commercial grade purity of 99.8%; AGP can provide higher purity SF6; a number of options are available below, please contact us for additional information.
| Gas Data: | ||
| Formula: | SF6 | |
| Molecular Weight: | 146.06 | |
| Density: | 0.40 ft3/lb. @ 70F, 14.696 psia | |
| Specific Volume: | 2.5 ft3/lb @ 70F, 14.696 psia |
