Specialty Gases
Sulfur Hexafluoride Gas Supplier for New England
Sulfur Hexafluoride Gas
An inorganic, colorless, odorless, nonflammable, extremely potent greenhouse gas which is an excellent electrical insulator
Learn more about Sulfur Hexafluoride gas, an inorganic, colorless, odorless, nonflammable, extremely potent greenhouse gas which is an excellent electrical insulator, supplied by Middlesex Gases to commercial customers in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Connecticut and throughout New England.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
| Chemical Symbol | SF6 |
| Molecular Weight | 146.06 |
| Specific Volume | 2.5 ft3/lb @ 70°F |
| CAS Registry Number | 2551-62-4 |
SHIPPING INFORMATION
| DOT Proper Name | Sulfur Hexafluoride |
| Hazard Class | 2.2 |
| ID Number | UN1080 |
| Labels | Nonflammable Gas |
CYLINDER SIZES AVAILABLE
| Std. Cylinder Sizes* | Contents | Cylinder Pressure (PSIG) | CGA Valve Connection |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300 | 155lb/52.2kg | 320/22 | 590 |
| AL150 | 70lb/38.1kg | 320/22 | 590 |
*Nonstandard cylinder sizes available upon request
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Additional Information
| Grade | Purity | Impurity | Specifications | Equipment Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 (Research) | 99.995% | Research 3102 or 3402 | ||
3.0 | 99.9% | H2O Air as Nitrogen Acidity(HF) CF4 Oil | <0.65ppm/w <400ppm/w <0.3ppm/w <400ppm/w <5ppm/w | 3102 or 3402 |
2.8 | 99.8% | O2+N2 H2O CF4 | <1500ppm <8ppm <350ppm | 3102 or 3402 |
This information in no way replaces the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for use and safety standards. Please refer to the SDS for details.
