Xenon
noble gas · Group 18 · Period 5
Atomic properties
Market data
Commercial forms & specifications
| Product Form | Chemical Formula | Molecular Weight | Typical Purity | Price Range (USD/L) | Main Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research Grade Xenon | Xe | 131.293 g/mol | 99.999% | $18-25 | Scientific research, spectroscopy |
| Ultra High Purity Xenon | Xe | 131.293 g/mol | 99.9999% | $30-40 | Semiconductor manufacturing |
| Medical Grade Xenon | Xe | 131.293 g/mol | 99.995% | $25-35 | Anesthesia, medical imaging |
| Lamp Grade Xenon | Xe | 131.293 g/mol | 99.99% | $12-18 | HID lamps, cinema projectors |
| Propulsion Grade Xenon | Xe | 131.293 g/mol | 99.995% | $20-30 | Ion propulsion systems |
| Liquid Xenon (bulk) | Xe | 131.293 g/mol | 99.99% | $10-15 | Large volume applications |
| Xenon-Krypton Mix | Xe/Kr | Variable | 99.9% | $8-12 | Specialty lighting |
| Xenon-129 Isotope | ¹²⁹Xe | 128.905 g/mol | 80-99% | $2000-5000 | MRI lung imaging |
| Xenon Difluoride | XeF₂ | 169.29 g/mol | 99% | $500-800/g | Etching, fluorination agent |
| Xenon Tetrafluoride | XeF₄ | 207.28 g/mol | 98% | $600-1000/g | Specialty chemistry |
Suppliers by country
🇺🇸 United States
| Company | Product Forms | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Air Products | Compressed gas, liquid bulk, UHP grades | Semiconductor grade, medical applications |
| Praxair (Linde) | All purity grades, isotopes, mixtures | Aerospace propulsion, research grade |
| Matheson | High purity cylinders, specialty mixtures | Calibration gases, research applications |
🇫🇷 France
| Company | Product Forms | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Air Liquide | All commercial grades, liquid bulk, cylinders | Medical xenon, semiconductor applications |
🇩🇪 Germany
| Company | Product Forms | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Linde Group | Full range of purities, bulk liquid | Ion propulsion grade, lamp applications |
| Messer Group | High purity grades, specialty mixtures | Medical and research applications |
🇷🇺 Russia
| Company | Product Forms | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Iceblick | High purity xenon, krypton-xenon concentrate | Primary producer from air separation |
| Chromatec | Ultra-high purity grades | Isotope enrichment capabilities |
🇺🇦 Ukraine
| Company | Product Forms | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Cryoin Engineering | Technical and high purity grades | Major global producer (pre-2022) |
| Ingas | Lamp grade, technical grade | Steel industry byproduct recovery |
🇨🇳 China
| Company | Product Forms | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Hangzhou Oxygen Plant Group | Technical grades, growing capacity | Expanding production facilities |
| Yingde Gases | Industrial grades, cylinders | Regional distribution |
🇯🇵 Japan
| Company | Product Forms | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Taiyo Nippon Sanso | Ultra-high purity, semiconductor grade | Electronics industry focus |
| Air Water Inc. | Medical grade, research grade | Healthcare applications |
Market demand by product form
| Application | Global Market Size | Volume Share | Key Regions | Growth Rate (CAGR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semiconductor Manufacturing | $95 million | 25% | Asia (65%), USA (20%) | 8.5% |
| Medical Applications | $72 million | 18% | USA (35%), Europe (40%) | 12.0% |
| Space Propulsion | $60 million | 15% | USA (45%), Europe (30%) | 15.5% |
| Lighting (HID, Cinema) | $48 million | 20% | Global distribution | -2.5% |
| Research & Development | $40 million | 12% | USA (30%), Europe (35%) | 6.0% |
| Dark Matter Detection | $28 million | 8% | Europe (40%), USA (30%) | 18.0% |
| Other Industrial | $12 million | 2% | Global | 4.0% |
Market trends
Supply Disruption: Ukraine conflict reduced global supply by ~30%, driving prices up 150% since 2021 Space Boom: Satellite mega-constellations driving unprecedented demand for propulsion-grade xenon Medical Growth: FDA approvals expanding xenon anesthesia adoption in USA Semiconductor Demand: EUV lithography and etching applications growing 10% annually New Production: China investing $800M in new air separation units targeting rare gases Recycling Technology: Closed-loop recovery systems for semiconductor fabs reducing consumption 20% Dark Matter Research: Multi-ton liquid xenon detectors requiring unprecedented volumes
References
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Coverage notes
The following sections are thin or absent in the source document for this element. They will be filled by enrichment passes (NIST atomic, OSHA/NIOSH safety, USGS / IAI environmental).
- Missing section: Raw Material Sources
- Missing section: Energy Consumption