One of the principal uses of Sulphur hexafluoride is as an insulating medium in circuit breakers, switch gear, power substations and gas insulated transmission lines. For these applications the gas used must meet or exceed ASTM D272 and IEC specifications.
Sulphur hexafluoride is manufactured by direct fluorination of pure (elemental) Sulphur, generally by companies who produce fluorine for other purposes such as the production of fluorocarbons.
JinHong can also provide sulfur hexafluoride to meet your requirements.
Gas
Sulfur Hexafluoride
CAS No.
2551-62-4
Purity
99.999%
Applications
Semiconductors
Sulphur hexafluoride is used as a plasma etching gas.
Glass
Sulphur hexafluoride is often used as a filling gas in double glazing as it reduces the sound transmissions and the heat transfer.
Metal Treating
As sulphur hexafluoride is both inert and considerably denser than air it is suitable for blanketing open baths of certain molten metals, particularly magnesium.
Scientific Experiments
Sulphur hexafluoride is used in laboratories as a carrier gas media in supercritical fluid chromatography (SFC), and as media in supercritical fluid extraction (SFE) for sample preparation.
Medical
Sulphur hexafluoride is being used for medical purposes such as a contrasting agent for ultrasound examinations, and in retinal surgery.
Tyres
Sulphur hexafluoride is also used as tyre filling gas.
Frequently Asked Question
What is the purity of sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) that you can provide? Which industries do you generally supply to?
We offer sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) in various purities, with the highest purity reaching 5N (99.999%). Our customers come from industries such as power, electronics, medical, and research.
What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for your SF6?
Our SF6 typically has an MOQ of around 100 cylinders. Single cylinder sales are not accepted.
What are the general specifications for the sale of your sulfur hexafluoride (SF6)?
If sold in cylinder form, we typically use 40L steel cylinders equipped with DISS716 valves. However, we also accept customer-specified cylinders and valves.
Can you provide steel cylinders/tank trucks for sulfur hexafluoride (SF6)?
We are a professional gas supplier, and gases are our main products. Generally, we can provide cylinders for sulfur hexafluoride shipped together. We also accept customer tank trucks for filling at our facility, but we do not sell tank trucks, tube trailers, or empty cylinders.
