Benefits of proper SF6 handling to reduce SF6 emissions for sustainable Electricity Transmission and Distribution

Technologies depending on Sulphur hexafluoride, as an insulation and current breaking medium, are used in high and medium voltage switchgear. Sulphur hexafluoride (SF
6
) has a number of attractive properties for current breaking. It is a superior dielectric medium, it has very good arc-switching properties and it is chemically inert, non-toxic and non-flammable.