Shandong Bee Gas Energy Tech Co., Ltd.

The SF6 chemical, also known as sulfur hexafluoride, has significant industrial importance and is a synthetic compound. It contains one sulfur atom and six fluorine atoms. Gases with high molecular weights, like SF6, exist in a gaseous state at room temperature. One of its important characteristics is its superior insulating capability, which is vital for the electrical power industry. SF6 serves a dependable and unparalleled purpose of suppressing electrical arcing and short-circuiting in high-voltage transformers, switchgear, and circuit breakers. Chemically, SF6 is very stable, does not oxidize nor corrode easily, and has little reactivity with many other substances. Nevertheless, there is ongoing work to lessen the usage of SF6 due to its environmental impact, particularly its high potential for global warming.