TUNGSTEN HEXAFLUORIDE WF6
General Characteristics
Tungsten Hexafluoride is a pale yellow, toxic, nonflammable, odorless extremely corrosire liquefied gas. It reacts violently with water to form hydrofluoric acid.
Physical Information
Molecular Weight
297.48
Flammability Limits in air
Nonflammable
Specific Gravity,
Gas @ 70&degF(21.1&degC),
1 atm(Air=1)
10.0
Density,
Gas @ 70&degF(21.1&degC), 1 atm
216.3lb/ft^3 (3465kg/m^3)
Density,
Liquid @ Boiling Point, 1 atm
0.81lbs/ft^3 (13.0kg/m^3)
Specific Volume,
Gas @ 70&degF(21.1&degC), 1 atm
1.24ft^3/lb (0.77m^3/kg)
Boiling Point
67.1&degF (19.5&degC)
Melting Point
36.5&degF (2.5&degC)
Toxicity (as HF)
PEL /TLV
3 ppm
STEL
6 ppm
LC50
450 ppm
IDLH
38 ppm