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| IUPAC name | Dichlorodifluoromethane |
| Other names | Carbon dichloride difluoride, Dichloro-difluoro-methane, Difluorodichloromethane, Freon 12, R-12, CFC-12, P-12, Propellant 12, Halon 122, Arcton 6, Arcton 12, UN 1028 |
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| CAS number | [75-71-8] |
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| RTECS number | PA8200000 |
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| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | CCl2F2 |
| Molar mass | 120.91 g/mol |
| Appearance | Colorless gas with ether-like odor |
| Density | 1.486 g/cm³ at -29.8 °C |
| Melting point |
-157.7 °C (115.5 K) |
| Boiling point |
-29.8 °C (243.3 K) |
| Solubility in water | 0.286 g/l at 20 °C |
| log P | 2.16 |
| Vapor pressure | 577.6 kPa |
| kH | 0.0025 mol.kg-1.bar-1 |
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| Main hazards | Damaging to Earth's protective ozone (N) |
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| R-phrases | R59 |
| S-phrases | S59, S61 |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox references |
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Dichlorodifluoromethane (R-12), usually sold under the brand name Freon-12, is a chlorofluorocarbon halomethane, commonly known as CFC, used as a refrigerant and aerosol spray propellant until its manufacture was banned in the United States and many countries in 1994 due to concerns about damage to the ozone layer. It is soluble in many organic solvents.
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Physical properties
| Property | Value |
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| Density (ρ) at -29.8 °C (gas) | 6.25 kg.m-3 |
| Density (ρ) at 15 °C (gas) | 5.11 kg.m-3 |
| Triple point temperature (Tt) | -157 °C (116 K) |
| Triple point pressure (pt) | 10 Pa (0.00010 bar) |
| Critical temperature (Tc) | 112 °C (385 K) |
| Critical pressure (pc) | 4.170 MPa (41.15 bar) |
| Critical density (ρc) | 4.789 mol.l-1 |
| Latent heat of vaporization (lv) | 166.95 kJ.kg-1 |
| Specific heat capacity at constant pressure (Cp) at 30 °C | 74 J.mol-1.K-1 |
| Specific heat capacity at constant volume (Cv) at 30 °C | 65 J.mol-1.K-1 |
| Heat capacity ratio (κ) at 30 °C | 1.138889 |
| Vapor pressure (η) at -20 °C | 151 kPa |
| Vapor pressure (η) at 0 °C | 300 kPa |
| Vapor pressure (η) at 16 °C | 500 kPa |
| Vapor pressure (η) at 20 °C | 567 kPa |
| Vapor pressure (η) at 40 °C | 960 kPa |
| Compressibility Factor (Z) at 21 °C | 0.995 |
| Viscosity (ρ) at 0 °C | 11.68 μPa.s (0.01168 cP) |
| Thermal conductivity (k) at 0 °C | 9.46 mW.m-1.K-1 |
| Ozone depletion potential (ODP) | 1.0 (CCl3F = 1) |
| Global warming potential (GWP) | 8100 (CO2 = 1) |
Usage as an aerosol
The use of chlorofluorocarbons as an aerosol in medicine, for example: USP-approved Albuterol, has been phased out by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The use of a different propellant known as hydrofluoroalkane, or HFA, which does not harm the environment has been chosen as the replacement. [1]
Retrofitting
R-12 was primarily used in automobiles produced prior to 1994. For older vehicles, retrofits to R-134a (1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane) are generally recommended. Retrofits usually include a complete flushing of the air conditioning system to remove the oil. The oils used for R12 and R134a are not generally compatible, although some oils designed for conversion to R134 are advertised as compatible with residual R-12. Additionally a new compressor, expansion valve, and dryer may be needed. In some cases, all new rubber hoses are needed. It is worth noting that after changing the valves, hoses, and compressor, the only original components of the air conditioner remaining are the evaporator and condenser, neither of which have moving or delicate pieces. Replacement components are usually aftermarket products which are certified as R-134a compatible. Some car manufacturers offer OEM replacement options for older R-12 air conditioning systems.
Alternative refrigerants
Below is a list of known "drop in" alternatives to R-12.
It should be noted the EPA does not refer to these as "drop-in" alternatives to R-12. The EPA has a section called "Misleading Use of Drop-In to Describe Refrigerants" which can be read here.
See also
- Haloalkane
- Halomethane
- Chlorofluorocarbon
- Tetrafluoromethane
- Trichlorofluoromethane
- Chlorotrifluoromethane
- Carbon tetrachloride (Tetrachloromethane)
External links
- International Chemical Safety Card 0048
- Overview of Freon-12 and some of its environmental problems
- MSDS at Oxford University
- Thermochemistry data at chemnet.ru
- IR absorption spectra
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