SF-6 Gas
SF-6 Gas
Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF₆) is a colorless, odorless, non-flammable and highly stable gas with excellent electrical insulating and arc-quenching properties. It is widely used in electrical power equipment, including gas-insulated switchgear, circuit breakers and high-voltage systems. High-purity SF₆ is also used in specialized laboratory, analytical and industrial applications where controlled gas quality is required.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
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| Gas Name | Sulfur Hexafluoride |
| Chemical Formula | SF₆ |
| CAS Number | 2551-62-4 |
| Molecular Weight | 146.06 g/mol |
| Appearance | Colorless Gas |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Nature | Non-Flammable / Chemically Stable |
| Boiling Point | Approx. -64°C |
| Purity | High Purity / As Per Requirement |
| Supply Form | Compressed / Liquefied Gas |
| Packaging | High-Pressure Gas Cylinders |
Key Features
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Excellent Dielectric Strength: Provides effective electrical insulation for high-voltage equipment.
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Arc-Quenching Properties: Helps extinguish electrical arcs in suitable high-voltage switching equipment.
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Non-Flammable: Does not support combustion and is suitable for controlled electrical applications.
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High Chemical Stability: Stable under normal operating conditions and suitable for specialized applications.
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High Purity Availability: Suitable grades are available for electrical and specialized industrial applications.
Applications
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Gas-Insulated Switchgear: Used as an insulating medium in high-voltage GIS equipment.
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Circuit Breakers: Used for electrical insulation and arc interruption in suitable high-voltage circuit breakers.
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High-Voltage Equipment: Used in selected electrical power transmission and distribution equipment.
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Electrical Testing: Used in specialized testing and research applications involving insulating gases.
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Laboratory Research: Used in controlled research and analytical applications.
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Specialty Gas Mixtures: Used as a component in selected calibration and analytical gas mixtures.
Why Choose Our SF-6 Gas?
We supply high-purity SF₆ Gas for electrical power, high-voltage, laboratory and specialized industrial applications. Our SF₆ solutions are available in suitable purity grades and cylinder configurations, providing consistent gas quality and reliable performance for insulation, arc-quenching and other specialized applications.