sulfur hexafluoride

GPTKB entity

Statements (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:chemical_compound
gptkbp:appearance colorless gas
gptkbp:aroma odorless
gptkbp:autoignitionTemperature not flammable
gptkbp:boilingPoint −64 °C
gptkbp:CASNumber 2551-62-4
gptkbp:chemicalFormula gptkb:SF6
gptkbp:critical_pressure 3.76 MPa
gptkbp:critical_temperature 45.6 °C
gptkbp:density 6.17 g/L (at 0°C, 1 atm)
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Henri_Moissan
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1901
gptkbp:environmentalImpact very potent greenhouse gas
gptkbp:flammability non-flammable
gptkbp:GWP_(100_years) 23,500
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label sulfur hexafluoride
gptkbp:IUPACName gptkb:sulfur_hexafluoride
gptkbp:lifetime_in_atmosphere 3200 years
gptkbp:main_application gptkb:particle_accelerators
leak detection
magnesium production
deep voice demonstration
gas-insulated switchgear
high-voltage circuit breakers
ultrasound contrast agent
window insulation
gptkbp:mainProducer industrial gas companies
gptkbp:meltingPoint −64 °C
gptkbp:molecularWeight 146.06 g/mol
gptkbp:ODP 0
gptkbp:productionMethod reaction of sulfur with fluorine
gptkbp:refractiveIndex 1.000784 (gas)
gptkbp:regulates subject to greenhouse gas regulations
gptkbp:riskFactor asphyxiant
greenhouse gas
gptkbp:solubility 0.003 g/100 mL (20 °C)
gptkbp:stable chemically inert
gptkbp:structure octahedral
gptkbp:toxicity low toxicity
gptkbp:UNNumber gptkb:UN_1080
gptkbp:uses medical imaging
electrical insulator
dielectric medium
sound insulation
tracer gas
gptkbp:vaporPressure 3200 kPa (at 21.1 °C)
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:sulfur
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5