NotesCommercial Refrigeration: Performs well in small hermetic systems. Centrifugal Chiller Refrigerants: Used in many new chiller designs. Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps: Used in large screw chillers. EPA SNAP Approved. UL Listed.
Physical Properties
Chemical NameTetrofluoroethane
Chemical NotationCF3CH2F
Molecular Weight (lbm/lbmol)102
Boiling Point @ 1 Atm, (°F)-14.9
Freezing Point @ 1 Atm, (°F)-141.9
Critical Temperature (°F) (ASTM D-1321)213.91
Critical Pressure* (psia)588.75
Saturated Liquid Density @ 86°F, (lb/ft3)74.1
Specific Heat of Liquid @ 86°F, (Btu/lb•°F)0.35
Specific Heat of Vapor @ Constant Pressure* (Cp), @ 86° and 1 Atm, (Btu/lb•°F)0.18
Flammable range, %vol. in air (Based on ASHRAE Standard 34 with Match Ignition)None
ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 34-1992 Safety Group ClassificationA1