What are Hydrofluorocarbons?

Multimedia · 28 November 2016

OSTI ID:1333557

Hydrofluorocarbons are the most common refrigerants found in vapor compression systems that heat and cool our homes. They are also thousands of times more potent than carbon dioxide. Learn about the Energy Department's efforts to help phase down these fluorinated gases.

• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• OSTI ID: 1333557
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
ENERGY
HFC
HYDROFLUOROCARBONS
REFRIGERANTS