Sulfur Hexafluoride

SF₆

IUPAC: Sulfur hexafluoride

CAS: 2551-62-4

Aperçu

SF₆ is an extremely stable, non-toxic, non-flammable gas with the highest known dielectric strength. It is used as an electrical insulator in high-voltage equipment.

Composition

Élément Symbole Atomes Masse atomique
Fluorine F 6 18,9980
Sulfur S 1 32,0600

Composition élémentaire

F
78,0%
S
21,9%

Usages

  • Electrical insulation
  • Magnesium casting cover gas
  • Eye surgery
  • Sound insulation

Le saviez-vous

  • Inhaling SF₆ makes your voice deeper, the opposite of helium

Sécurité

  • ⚠ Potent greenhouse gas (23,500x CO₂)

Structure

SMILES

FS(F)(F)(F)(F)F

Propriétés

Type
inorganic
État
gas
Masse molaire
146,06 g/mol
Densité
0,0062 g/cm³
Point de fusion
-50,7 °C
Point d'ébullition
-63,9 °C
Solubilité
slightly soluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
145,9625
XLogP
4,2
TPSA
1,0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
6
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
7
Complexity
62,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sulfur Hexafluoride?
Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF₆) is a inorganic compound with the IUPAC name Sulfur hexafluoride.
What is the molecular weight of Sulfur Hexafluoride?
Sulfur Hexafluoride has a molar mass of 146.06 g/mol.
What state is Sulfur Hexafluoride at room temperature?
Sulfur Hexafluoride is a gas at room temperature.
Is Sulfur Hexafluoride organic or inorganic?
Sulfur Hexafluoride is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Sulfur Hexafluoride?
Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF₆) is composed of Fluorine (F), Sulfur (S).