Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6) Recovery - GENERON | Pioneering.Sulfur hexafluoride, SF 6, is used around the world as a dielectric medium for high-voltage circuit breakers, switchgear, and other electrical equipment.Additionally, it is used for the filling of insulated windows and for the casting of magnesium. SF 6 is expensive and is also a powerful green house gas (20,000 times more potent than CO 2). GENERON ® membranes allow SF 6 to be retained at.