State any two applications of gaseous insulating material used in switchgears.

State any two applications of gaseous insulating material used in switchgears. 
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Applications of gaseous insulating material used in switchgears:  

1. Non inflammable material (gas) in switchgear.

2. High dielectrical strength material in electrical machine.

3. As a cooling agent in circuit breaker

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