| Identification | |
| Name: | Sulfur hexafluoride |
| Synonyms: | Sulfur fluoride (SF6), (OC-6-11)-;Sulfur fluoride, (OC-6-11)-;Sulfur fluoride;Hexafluorosulfur;Hexafluorure de soufre;SonoVue;Sulphur hexafluoride; |
| CAS: | 2551-62-4 |
| EINECS: | 219-854-2 |
| Molecular Formula: | S F6 |
| Molecular Weight: | 146.05 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/F6S/c1-7(2,3,4,5)6 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | UN 1080 2.2 |
| Melting Point: | -50 oC (lit.) |
| Density: | 6.602 g/cm3 |
| Stability: | Stable. Non-flammable. Explodes on contact with disilane. Reacts with sodium. |
| Water Solubility: | slightly |
| Solubility: | slightly |
| Appearance: | colourless odourless gas |
| Specification: |
? Sulfur hexafluoride (CAS NO.2551-62-4), its Synonyms are Sulfur fluoride (SF6), (OC-6-11)- ; Sulfur fluoride, (OC-6-11)- ; Sulfur fluoride ; Hexafluorosulfur ; Hexafluorure de soufre ; SonoVue ; Sulphur hexafluoride . It is colourless odourless gas. |
| Report: |
Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory. |
| Packinggroup: | O53 |
| Storage Temperature: | Keep in a cool, dry, dark location in a tightly sealed container or cylinder. Keep away from incompatible materials, ignition sources and untrained individuals. Secure and label area. Protect containers/cylinders from physical damage. |
| Color: | LIQUID @ -50.5 DEG C Colorless gas [Note: Shipped as a liquefied compressed gas. Condenses directly to a solid upon cooling]. |
| Usage: | In electrical circuit interrupters, in electronic ultra-high frequency piping. |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
Xi: Irritant
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