Inorganic Chemical
sulfur hexafluoride
Effect:
Unknown Physiological Effect
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Definitions related to sulfur hexafluoride:
  • A contrast agent composed of an inorganic fluorinated inert gas comprised of six fluoride atoms bound to one sulfur atom, with potential diagnostic activity upon imaging. Upon inhalation of sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), the gas is distributed throughout the lungs. Upon subsequent ultrasound imaging, the lung vasculature can be imaged and pulmonary perfusion can be assessed.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Sulfur hexafluoride. An inert gas used mainly as a test gas in respiratory physiology. Other uses include its injection in vitreoretinal surgery to restore the vitreous chamber and as a tracer in monitoring the dispersion and deposition of air pollutants.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
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