Description

The fluoroether E245, CF3-CH2-O-CHF2, was evaluated with regard to its stability as a potential refrigerant. It is stable alone, but can react autocatalytically with glass to produce extremely high pressures. Reaction products include 1,1,1,2-tetrafluorethane (R134a), 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl ether, trifluoroethyl formate, trifluoroethanol, and hydrogen fluoride. The reaction appears to be accelerated by the presence of oxygen or peroxides.

KEYWORDS: stability, calculating, refrigerants, fluorocarbons.

Citation: Symposium, ASHRAE Trans., 1993, vol.99, part 2, paper number DE-93-1-1, 429-439, 7 figs, 2 tabs, refs.

Product Details

Published:

1993

File Size:

1 file , 500 KB

Product Code(s):

D-17583