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Sulfur hexafluoride

≥99.75%

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Linear Formula:
SF6
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
146.06
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
51442006
PubChem Substance ID:

vapor density

5.11 (vs air)

Quality Level

vapor pressure

22 mmHg ( 21.1 °C)

Assay

≥99.75%

bp

−64 °C/1 mmHg (lit.)

mp

−50 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

FS(F)(F)(F)(F)F

InChI

1S/F6S/c1-7(2,3,4,5)6

InChI key

SFZCNBIFKDRMGX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Sulfur hexafluoride is a stable gas with higher dielectric strength and density than air. It acts as an insulator in high-voltage circuit breakers as it shows high arc-quenching ability.

Packaging

Supplied in a carbon steel lecture bottle with a CGA180M/CGA110F needle valve installed.

Compatible with the following:
  • Aldrich® lecture-bottle station systems
  • Aldrich® lecture-bottle gas regulators

Other Notes

Legal Information

Aldrich is a registered trademark of Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC

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Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Press. Gas Liquefied gas

Storage Class Code

2A - Gases

WGK

nwg

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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