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Xenon

Colorless, odorless, nonflammable inert gas.
Shipping Information
D.O.T. Proper Shipping Name:
Xenon
I.D. Number:
UN2036
Hazard Class:
2.2
Shipping Labels:
Nonflammable Gas
Technical Information
Molecular weight:
131.3
Specific volume:
2.9 ft3/lb
CAS registry:
7740-63-3
SDS ref:
Xenon
About

Xenon, a noble gas discovered in 1898 by William Ramsay and Morris Travers, is one of the rarest and most fascinating elements in Earth’s atmosphere, making up only about one part per 10 million. As with other noble gases, xenon’s outer electron shell is completely filled, making it chemically inert under normal conditions – though scientists have successfully created some xenon compounds under extreme conditions.

This colorless, odorless gas is particularly valuable in several modern applications: it produces an intense blue-white glow when electrically excited, making it ideal for high-performance flash lamps and certain laser systems; it serves as an excellent anesthetic in medical procedures, offering advantages over traditional options due to its low toxicity and rapid recovery time; and it’s used in the automotive industry for high-intensity discharge headlamps that provide superior illumination. Despite its relatively high cost due to its rarity, xenon’s unique properties continue to make it indispensable in these specialized applications.

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