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What is SF₆? (Include a description about what it is, what it can do and what is it used for)

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Sulfur hexafluoride, composed of six fluoride atoms and one sulfur atom. It is used as gas under pressure as an insulator in gas insulated switchgear (GIS). It is not dangerous and does not pose any toxic hazard.
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