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

Technical Report · Tue Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 1997

OSTI ID:529850

Smith, N D; Brna, T G; Gage, C L; Hendriks, R V

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; TRN: 72471512
• Resource Relation: Other Information: PBD: Jul 1997
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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