Sulfur Hexafluoride

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Sulfur hexafluoride
Sulfur hexafluoride is an inorganic compound with the formula SF6. It is a colorless, odorless, non-toxic and non-flammable gas (at standard conditions). SF6 has an octahedral geometry, consisting of six fluorine atoms attached to a central sulfur atom. It is a hypervalent molecule. Typical for a nonpolar gas, it is poorly soluble in water but soluble in nonpolar organic solvents. It is generally transported as a liquified compressed gas. It has a density of 6.13 g/L at sea level conditions.
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sulfur hexafluoride
Noun
1. a colorless gas that is soluble in alcohol and ether; a powerful greehouse gas widely used in the electrical utility industry
(synonym) sulphur hexafluoride
(hypernym) fluoride



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Sulfur Hexafluoride
chemical formula SF6, sulfur hexafluoride has a TLV of 1,000ppm and is used as an etch gas.

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Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6)
A colorless gas soluble in alcohol and ether, slightly soluble in water. A very powerful greenhouse gas used primarily in electrical transmission and distribution systems and as a dielectric in electronics. The global warming potential of SF6 is 23,900. See Global Warming Potential.

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