Sulphur hexafluoride

Sulphur hexafluoride

SF₆ an inert gas categorised as hydrofluorocarbons. It is used as an insulator in circuit breakers and is used to produce other elements such aluminium and magnesium. sulphur hexafluoride absorbs thermal infrared radiation and could increase global warming as its concentration in the atmosphere increases; therefore it is a greenhouse gas.

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