Sulfur Hexafluoride
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Our goal is to become your true partner in the field of sulfur hexafluoride in China. Nanjing ZL Energy Co.,Ltd mainly engaged in the technology research and development, production and sales of refrigerant, foaming agent and other energy products as well as fluorine refrigerant series products. We have a skilled engineering team dedicated to refining every stage, from product development and process improvement to production oversight, ensuring every product delivered meets rigorous quality and performance standards. The price is competitive and the product is quality-assured, which is a good choice for your long-term cooperation.
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We have 4 production lines, pressure horizontal storage tanks, spherical tanks and a complete analytical laboratory.
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Advantages of Sulfur Hexafluoride
One of the main advantages of sulfur hexafluoride is its excellent electrical insulation properties. It has a high breakdown electric field strength, which can reach more than 3MV/cm at room temperature. This means that under the same voltage conditions, the electrical insulation capacity of sulfur hexafluoride is stronger than that of traditional air or solid insulation materials. At the same time, the dielectric constant of sulfur hexafluoride is small, about 1.002-1.008, which is also conducive to reducing the concentration of the electric field and reducing the space occupied by the dielectric.
Properties of Sulfur Hexafluoride
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Properties |
Colorless and odorless gas. |
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Melting point (℃) |
-51 |
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Boiling point (℃) |
-64 (sublimation) |
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Relative density (water = 1) |
1.67 (-100℃) |
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Relative vapor density (air = 1) |
6.602 |
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Saturated vapor pressure (kPa) |
2450 (25℃) |
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Critical temperature (℃) |
45.6 |
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Critical pressure (MPa) |
3.76 |
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Octanol/water partition coefficient |
1.68 |
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Solubility |
Slightly soluble in water, soluble in ethanol and ether |
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Heat of vaporization (Kg/mol) |
23.59 (sublimation heat) |
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Heat of fusion (Kg/mol) |
5.82 |
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Refractive index (gas) |
1.000783 |
Power industry: Sulfur hexafluoride SF6 gas has excellent insulation properties, and its insulation strength is about 2.5 times that of air. It is widely used as an insulating material in high-voltage electrical equipment such as ultra-high voltage and extra-high voltage circuit breakers, large-capacity transformers, high-voltage cables, gas-insulated switchgear (GIS), and ring network power supply units.
Electronic semiconductor industry: Electronic grade high-purity sulfur hexafluoride is an ideal electronic etchant. In the field of microelectronics technology, such as computer chips, liquid crystal screens and other large integrated circuit manufacturing, it can be used in plasma etching processes to accurately remove unnecessary parts of the surface of semiconductor materials to create complex circuit patterns.
Chemical industry: Due to the good chemical stability, low reaction with other substances, and high density of sulfur hexafluoride SF6 gas, it can be used as a gas leak detector to quickly and accurately detect leaks in chemical equipment such as pipelines and instruments, which helps to timely discover and repair leaks and ensure the safety and stability of chemical production.
Medical field
Sulfur hexafluoride microbubbles are an ultrasound contrast agent with important applications in ultrasound imaging.
Metallurgical industry
In the smelting and casting process of non-ferrous metals such as magnesium alloys and magnesium-aluminum alloys, sulfur hexafluoride gas or a mixture of sulfur hexafluoride and nitrogen is often used as a protective gas to prevent the metal from being oxidized by air at high temperatures and improve the quality and purity of the metal.
Refrigeration industry
Sulfur hexafluoride SF6 gas has good chemical stability, has no destructive effect on the ozone layer, and has certain refrigeration performance. It can be used as a refrigerant to replace Freon and is used in low-temperature refrigeration systems in the refrigeration industry.
Safety Guidelines for Using Sulfur Hexafluoride
Any area where SF6 is used or stored requires ventilation systems designed to prevent the accumulation of the gas, particularly in low-lying areas where this heavy gas tends to collect.
PPE typically includes chemical-resistant gloves, safety goggles, and in some cases, respiratory protection. The specific requirements depend on the nature of the work and potential exposure levels.
SF6 levels in work areas must be monitored ongoingly. Since the gas is odorless even at dangerous concentrations, detection relies entirely on proper equipment and testing protocols.
Synthesis and Reactions of Sulfur Hexafluoride
Sulfur hexafluoride on Earth exists primarily as a synthetic industrial gas, but has also been found to occur naturally.
A main contribution to the inertness of SF6 is the steric hindrance of the sulfur atom, whereas its heavier group 16 counterparts, such as SeF6 are more reactive than SF6 as a result of less steric hindrance.It does not react with molten sodium below its boiling point, but reacts exothermically with lithium. As a result of its inertness, SF6 has an atmospheric lifetime of around 3200 years, and no significant environmental sinks other than the ocean.
Packing and Shipping of Sulfur Hexafluoride
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Packing |
Be stored in high-pressure cylinders or tanks |
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Shipping |
Shipped by road, sea, rail |
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