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'''Sulfur hexafluoride''' (SF<sub>6</sub>) is a colorless gas soluble in alcohol and ether, and slightly less soluble in water. It is used as a [[dielectric]] in [[electronics]] and in the making of [[plastic]]s for toys.
'''Sulfur hexafluoride''' (SF<sub>6</sub>) is a colorless gas soluble in alcohol and ether, and slightly less soluble in water. It is used as a [[dielectric]] in [[electronics]] and in the making of [[plastic]]s for toys. It is also sometimes used for medical ultrasound imaging.<ref>https://www.drugs.com/mtm/sulfur-hexafluoride.html</ref> It is classified as an irritant, and can cause adverse reactions upon exposure.<ref>https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Sulfur-hexafluoride</ref>
Sulfur hexafluoride possesses the highest 100-year [[global warming potential]] of any gas (23,900).
Sulfur hexafluoride possesses the highest 100-year [[global warming potential]] of any gas (23,900).<ref>https://www.forbes.com/sites/thebakersinstitute/2021/03/25/sf6-the-little-gas-that-could-make-global-warming-worse/</ref>
It is also incredibly toxic, requiring only a few grams to be lethal.
<!--It is also incredibly toxic, requiring only a few grams to be lethal. (Note: Uncited, and I can't find supporting evidence)-->
==References==
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