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New chemical alternative for ozone-depleting substances: HFC-236fa. Final report, December 1996-April 1997

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:529850
The report gives results of a preliminary evaluation of a new hydrofluoro-carbon (HFC)--HFC-236fa or 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoropropane--asa possible alternative for chlorofluorocarbon (CFC)-114 (1,2-dichloro-1, 1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane) refrigerant for chillers and asa possible fire suppressant replacement for halon-1301 (bromotrifluoromethane). Evaluation tests included an examination of flammability, stability, atmospheric lifetime, thermophysical properties, lubricant miscibility and solubility, materials compatibility, inhalation toxicity, refrigerant performance, heat transfer characteristics, and flame suppression.
Research Organization:
Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC (United States). Air Prevention and Control Div.
OSTI ID:
529850
Report Number(s):
PB--97-186308/XAB; EPA--600/R-97/065
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English