EPA identifies new alternative refrigerants

Journal Article · Mon Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1992 · ASHRAE Journal (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers); (United States)

OSTI ID:7031085

This paper reports that researchers working for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have identified 11 new chemicals that appear to be good alternatives to CFC and HCFC refrigerants. Included are nine hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and two hydrofluoroethers (HFEs). The chemicals include HFC-227ca, HFC-227ea, HFC-236cb, HFC-236ea, HFC-236fa, HFC-245ca, HFC-245cb, HFC-245fa, HFC-254cb, HFE-125 and HFE-143a. The researchers originally synthesized 40 new chemicals, determined their important physical properties and then selected the best candidates.

• OSTI ID: 7031085
• Journal Information: ASHRAE Journal (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers); (United States), Journal Name: ASHRAE Journal (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers); (United States) Vol. 34:6; ISSN ASHRA; ISSN 0001-2491
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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