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Sulfur Hexafluoride

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
CGA Valve Overall Purity Recommended
Regulator(s)
O.D. Height

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202

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

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