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Space propulsion
High atomic mass and favourable ionization characteristics make xenon a widely used propellant for electric spacecraft propulsion.
High-purity rare gas
Xe · 54Xenon
Compressed xenon supply enquiries prepared around purity, quantity, cylinder format, application and international destination.
ProductCompressed xenon
PackagingCylinders selected to quantity and destination
Commercial basisPurity and application specific
International deliveryAir or sea, route dependent
What is xenon
A dense inert gas for demanding technical systems.
Xenon is a naturally occurring noble gas valued for its high atomic mass, low chemical reactivity and optical and ionization behaviour. A useful B2B request connects the intended process to purity, impurity limits, quantity and package.
Atomic number54
Standard atomic weight131.293
Supply stateCompressed gas
Commercial basisApplication-specific quotation
Representative natural isotopic composition.124Xe 0.0952% · 126Xe 0.0890% · 128Xe 1.9102% · 129Xe 26.4006% · 130Xe 4.0710% · 131Xe 21.2324% · 132Xe 26.9086% · 134Xe 10.4357% · 136Xe 8.8573%.
Isotope requests require a separate specification.Xe-129 and Xe-133 references describe specialist medical and research applications. Availability, regulatory status and documentation must be reviewed for the exact request.
Where xenon is used
One element. Six high-technology contexts.
Each application sets a different quality threshold. The visuals below are technical illustrations and do not represent specific SG Trading customer projects.
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Semiconductors
Ultra-high-purity xenon is used in selected semiconductor and plasma-processing applications where impurity control is critical.
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Medical imaging
Xenon isotopes, particularly Xe-129 and Xe-133, are used in specialised pulmonary imaging and diagnostic applications.
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Lighting and optics
Xenon provides an intense, daylight-like spectrum for arc lamps, flash lamps, projection and solar-simulation systems.
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Science and research
Liquid and gaseous xenon are used in particle detectors, nuclear-physics experiments and advanced spectroscopy.
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Lasers
Xenon-containing mixtures are used in excimer and other specialised laser systems.
Documented xenon quality
Purity grade and individual impurity limits
| Grade | Xe minimum | H2 | N2 | O2 | Ar | Kr | THC | H2O | CO + CO2 | Total fluorinated compounds | N2O |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xenon 5.0 | 99.9990% | 0.5 ppm | 2 ppm | 1 ppm | 0.5 ppm | 2 ppm | 1 ppm | 1 ppm | 0.5 ppm | 0.5 ppm | 0.5 ppm |
| Xenon 5.5 | 99.9995% | 0.1 ppm | 1 ppm | 0.5 ppm | 0.2 ppm | 1 ppm | 0.5 ppm | 0.5 ppm | 0.2 ppm | 0.5 ppm | 0.5 ppm |
| Xenon 6.0 | 99.9999% | 0.05 ppm | 0.2 ppm | 0.1 ppm | 0.05 ppm | 0.2 ppm | 0.05 ppm | 0.2 ppm | 0.05 ppm | 0.05 ppm | 0.05 ppm |
Definitions. THC means total hydrocarbons. Total fluorinated compounds are CF4 + C2F6 + SF6. Quality boundary. Values are maximum impurity limits. The agreed specification and Certificate of Analysis for the specific batch define the supplied product. Review the current Safety Data Sheet register, our quality documentation approach and available packaging formats.
International logistics
Packaged for the route, not only the volume.
Worldwide air and sea shipment planning is available. Final feasibility depends on package acceptance, carrier rules, destination, timing and export-control review.
✈Air freightFor suitable packages where the route, carrier and dangerous-goods conditions align.
≈Sea freightFor suitable cylinder movements with confirmed port, schedule and documentation.
For a useful quotation
Define the xenon requirement.
Share the essentials and we will identify remaining commercial or technical questions. Use our xenon and krypton cylinder supply guide to prepare the quality, package and documentation details.
Start a xenon enquiry- Target purity
- Required quantity
- Cylinder and valve preference
- Application and end use
- Destination country and city
- Requested delivery date
- Pressure or handling constraints
- Required documents
Xenon procurement FAQ
From impurity profile to delivered package.
These questions help convert an application requirement into a quotation-ready specification.
What do Xenon Grade 5.0, 5.5 and 6.0 mean?
The documented minimum xenon contents are 99.9990%, 99.9995% and 99.9999%. Each grade also has individual impurity limits that form part of the commercial specification.
What determines the xenon cylinder and filling arrangement?
The required quantity, filling pressure, valve, application, transport route and receiving-site constraints determine the package reviewed for quotation.
Can SG Trading review xenon mixture enquiries?
Xenon-containing mixtures can be reviewed when the required composition, tolerance, quantity, package and application are provided. Feasibility and availability are confirmed per enquiry.
Can xenon be delivered internationally?
International delivery can be reviewed by air or sea, subject to packaging, dangerous-goods acceptance, carrier rules, destination and export-control requirements.
Planning a quantity? Use Gas Calc for ordinary-gas mass and reference-volume estimates, and read the guide to litres, kilograms and reference conditions. Enriched isotopes and mixtures require separate data.