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This section provides an overview for sulfur hexafluoride as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 10 sulfur hexafluoride manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked sulfur hexafluoride companies as of December, 2024: 1.WestAir Gases & Equipment Inc., 2.SicgilSol India Private Limited, 3.Advanced Specialty Gases.
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Sulfur hexafluoride, with the chemical symbol SF6, is a nonflammable, heat-resistant, non-corrosive gas known for its exceptional insulating properties and chemical stability. It persists in the atmosphere for around 3,200 years and significantly impacts global warming, being over 20,000 times more potent than CO2. Its applications have grown despite its potential environmental impact, primarily due to human activities.
Used extensively as an insulator in electrical equipment like circuit breakers and gas-insulated switchgear, sulfur hexafluoride also prevents oxidation in magnesium alloy furnaces and is employed in dry etching for semiconductor manufacturing. In the medical field, it is utilized in ophthalmology to reattach the retina by filling the eye post-vitrectomy, aiding the retina's adherence to the eye wall.
This colorless, odorless, nontoxic gas is chemically inert at room temperature. It has a melting point of -50.8°C and sublimates at -63.8°C. Water insoluble but slightly soluble in alcohol, inhaling sulfur hexafluoride can lower the pitch of one's voice, due to its density compared to air.
SF6 consists of a sulfur atom surrounded by six fluorine atoms in an octahedral configuration, with a molecular weight of 146.06.
It is synthesized by reacting elemental sulfur (S8) with fluorine gas (F2), yielding SF6 along with byproducts like S2F10, which can be converted to other sulfur fluorides such as SF5Cl.
Reactions of SF6 are limited due to its non-polarity and stability. It can react with lithium to produce lithium fluoride and sulfide, a reaction utilized in torpedo propulsion due to the reduced volume of the reaction products.
Among the six known sulfur fluorides, only disulfur decafluoride (S2F10) exists as a liquid at room temperature; the rest are gases. Sulfur tetrafluoride (SF4) and other sulfur fluorides demonstrate the diverse chemistry of sulfur and fluorine.
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WestAir Gases & Equipment Inc., founded in San Diego, CA, in 1970 is distributor of gases and equipment. The company's product portfolio includes gas control systems, fluid control accessories, such as fittings, connectors, and tubing, pressure regulators and high-pressure valves, including ball valves, needle valves, gate valves, and check valves. The company serves industries such as Petrochemical and Refining Chemical Processing, Power Generation and Aerospace and Aviation. The company also offers customized services, and technical support.
Advanced Specialty Gases, founded in Reno, NV is a distributor of specialty Gases including Pure Gases, Sulfur Hexafluoride, and Custom Specialty Gas Mixtures. The company's product portfolio includes gas handling equipment such as gas cylinders, regulators, valves, and manifolds, and also gas applications, such as laboratory research, industrial processes, healthcare, and environmental monitoring. The company serves markets including The company serves industries such as Oil and Gas, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive and Transportation, Construction, and Power Generation.
Resonac Corporation is a Japanese chemical manufacturer and supplier, catering to various industries was established in June 1939. Resonac Corporation has developed expertise in electronics, mobility, high-performance materials, olefins and derivatives, basic chemicals, graphite, device solutions, and life sciences. Serving a diverse range of industries, their product portfolio includes inorganics, aluminum, electronics, chemicals, and inorganic materials. With its headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, the company provides innovative solutions and products tailored to diverse customer needs. Resonac Corporation is recognized for its advanced technologies in the industry.
A-Gas was founded in 1993 and is a supplier of refrigerants products and services based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The company's product portofolio including refigerants, industrial gases, performance chemicals, and fire protection. Refrigerant services offered by the company are including recovery and reclamation, laboratory and analytical services, destruction and disposal, product management solutions, and Halon-related services. The company has provided the products and services to various market of industries, such as automotive, aviation, insulation manufacturers, air conditioning, and process cooling.
Nano Environmental Technology S.r.l. was established in 2002 and is a manufacturer and supplier of gas sensing devices based in Pregnana Milanese, Milan, Italy. The company manufactures various products including NDIR sensors, electrochemical cells, catalytic bead pellistors, cyber transmitter boards, and net certified enclosures. The products have been used in various applications such as industrial safety, HVAC refrigeration, waste water treatment, parkings, and landfill gas. The company has obtained ISO 9001:2015 certificate and complied to IECEx, ATEX, and SIL standards.
Millipore Sigma, formerly known as Sigma-Aldrich, was created in 175 through the merger of Sigma Chemical Company and Aldrich Chemical company and today is a subsidiary of Merck. Millipore Sigma is a life science and biotechnology company serving the industry with several products and services. Some of their product categories include peptide synthesis materials, biochemicals, building blocks, catalysts, chemical biology, chemical synthesis, flavors & fragrances, formulation, lab chemicals, lab safety, APIs, and stable isotopes. Services include characterization, contract manufacturing, custom products, software, support, testing, and mRNA development & manufacturing.
Gas Encyclopedia Air Liquide, established in 1902 and headquartered in Paris, France, is both a manufacturer and supplier of industrial gases and related solutions. Their offerings include medical gases such as oxygen, and nitrogen for therapeutic and diagnostic applications, industrial gases for manufacturing processes, specialty gases for diverse analytical and research purposes, and solutions for clean energy applications like hydrogen. These gases play essential roles in medical treatments, metal fabrication, electronics manufacturing, and sustainable energy solutions. The company holds a myriad of certifications, including ISO 9001 for quality management and ISO 14001 for environmental management.
Linde is a global industrial gases and engineering company that was established in 1879. Their two primary areas of operation are gas (industrial and medical gases) and engineering, procurement, and construction. Located in Germany, they have office locations in 27 countries and offer services to customers in chemical and energy, food and beverage, metals and mining, and other industries. Linde's industrial gases and technologies are used to produce clean hydrogen and carbon capture systems, life-saving medical oxygen, and high-purity & speciality gases.
Solvay was born in 1863 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. The company is a producer of advanced materials and specialty chemicals to customers worldwide in several markets including the automotive, healthcare, aerospace, and electronics markets. The company’s product offerings range from amines to surfactants with kitting options available for certain materials such as film and tape process materials. The company sources many materials from renewable sources. The company’s cellulose acetate is produced from bio-sourced wood pulp from sustainably managed forests.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | WestAir Gases & Equipment Inc. |
14.3%
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| 2 | SicgilSol India Private Limited |
12.7%
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| 3 | Advanced Specialty Gases |
11.5%
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| 4 | Solvay SA |
11.1%
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| 5 | A-Gas |
9.0%
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| 6 | MilliporeSigma |
9.0%
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| 7 | Nano Environmental Technology S.r.l. |
8.6%
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| 8 | Gas Encyclopedia Air Liquide |
8.6%
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| 9 | Linde Gases |
7.8%
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| 10 | Resonac Holdings Corporation. |
7.4%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the sulfur hexafluoride page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
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*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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United States of America
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2 | 25.0% |
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Japan
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1 | 12.5% |
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Australia
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1 | 12.5% |
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Italy
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1 | 12.5% |
India
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1 | 12.5% |
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United Kingdom
|
1 | 12.5% |
|
Belgium
|
1 | 12.5% |
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