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sulfur hexafluoride
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sulfur hexafluoride [′səl·fər ¦hek·sə′flu̇r‚īd]
(inorganic chemistry)
SF6A colorless gas soluble in alcohol and ether, slightly soluble in water, sublimes at -64°C; used as a dielectric in electronics.


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For more than 20 years, the inhibitor of choice has been SF6, but new alternatives with both lower environmental impact and toxicity need to be identified.
The cover gas used in this project was a new formula that provided an environmentally safe alternative to the traditional use of SF6 as a cover gas.
Indoor Switchgear: This product category includes all metal-clad/metal-enclosed switchgear with circuit breakers (vacuum or SF6 circuit breakers) and vacuum contactors.
 
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