Indo R-134a Refrigerant
Indo R-134a is a hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerant commonly used in air conditioning and refrigeration systems. It is a non-toxic, non-flammable, and ozone-friendly alternative to older refrigerants like R-12.
Specifications
- Chemical Formula: C₂H₂F₄ (1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane)
- Molecular Weight: 102.03 g/mol
- Boiling Point: −26.3°C (−15.3°F) at 1 atm
- Critical Temperature: 101.1°C (213.98°F)
- Critical Pressure: 4.059 MPa (588.5 psi)
- ODP (Ozone Depletion Potential): 0 (No effect on ozone layer)
- GWP (Global Warming Potential): 1430 (over 100 years)
- Vapor Pressure (at 25°C): 5.9 MPa (858.6 psi)
- Appearance: Colorless, odorless gas or liquid
- Flash Point: None (Non-flammable under normal conditions)
- Solubility in Water: Very low
Applications
- Automotive Air Conditioning: Used widely in car air conditioning systems.
- Refrigeration: Common in household and commercial refrigeration systems.
- Heat Pumps: Found in residential and commercial heat pumps.
- Industrial Applications: Used for cooling in various industrial processes.
Environmental Impact
- Low Ozone Depletion Potential: R-134a does not harm the ozone layer.
- Global Warming Potential: R-134a has a GWP of 1430, which is high but still lower than older refrigerants like R-12.
- Alternative Refrigerants: Efforts are being made to replace R-134a with low-GWP refrigerants like R-1234yf.