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Title: What are Hydrofluorocarbons?

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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