vapor density
5.11 (vs air)
Quality Segment
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
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:
Compatible with the following:
- Aldrich® lecture-bottle station systems
- Aldrich® lecture-bottle gas regulators
Other Notes
See Technical Information Bulletin AL-151 Gas Regulators: Selection, Installation, and Operation
Legal Information
Aldrich is a registered trademark of Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC
