Xe

氙气 (Xe)

Colorless, odorless, non-flammable inert gas

Transportation Information

D.O.T. Transportation Name Xenon, Compressed
ID Number UN2036
Hazard Class 2.2
Transportation Label Non-flammable gas

Technical Information

Molecular Weight 131.3
Specific Volume 2.9 ft³/lb
CAS Registration Number 7440-63-3
SDS Reference Xenon

About

Xenon is a rare and remarkable inert gas discovered by Ramsay and Travers in 1898. It accounts for about one in a million in the Earth's atmosphere.

Like other rare gases, Xenon has a full outer electron shell and is chemically inert at room temperature and pressure (can generate a few compounds under extreme conditions).

Xenon is highly valuable in modern applications: it emits a strong blue-white light when energized, widely used in high-performance flashlights and special laser systems; it can be used as an anesthetic in medicine, with advantages such as low toxicity and rapid recovery; in the automotive industry, Xenon is used for high-intensity discharge headlights (HID), providing better lighting. Although it is expensive due to its rarity, Xenon is still indispensable in these specialized scenarios.

Product Grade

Grade 5.0
Lowest Purity 99.999%
Grade Code RES
Catalog Number¹ SG XERES-(fill in the code based on the bottle size below)
Maximum Total Impurities < 10 ppm (by volume)
¹ Please fill in the catalog number based on the bottle size code below. Replace "SG" with "DSP" for disposable bottles.
² The specifications are typical values and may change without notice.

Supply Method and Packaging Specifications

Supply Method: High-pressure carbon steel bottles (size codes: T / K / Q), valve interface: CGA 580.
Pressure970 psig
Valve InterfaceCGA 580
Dimensions9 × 55 inches / 23 × 140 cm
Tare137 lbs / 62.0 kg
Product CodeSG XERES-T