What is the chemical name of Freon 22?
Chlorodifluoromethane Difluoromonochloromethane Monochlorodifluoromethane
Chlorodifluoromethane
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Other names Chlorodifluoromethane Difluoromonochloromethane Monochlorodifluoromethane HCFC-22 R-22 Genetron 22 Freon 22 Arcton 4 Arcton 22 UN 1018 Difluorochloromethane Fluorocarbon-22 Refrigerant 22 | |
| Identifiers | |
| CAS Number | 75-45-6 |
| 3D model (JSmol) | Interactive image |
Is CFC 12 flammable?
Dichlorodifluoromethane (CFC-12) is a non-flammable and unreactive gas that makes a good refrigerant.
How is CFC 12 made?
It can be prepared by reacting carbon tetrachloride with hydrogen fluoride in the presence of a catalytic amount of antimony pentachloride: CCl4 + 2HF → CCl2F2 + 2HCl. This reaction can also produce trichlorofluoromethane (CCl3F), chlorotrifluoromethane (CClF3) and tetrafluoromethane (CF4).
Is dichlorodifluoromethane an organic compound?
They can be considered as derivatives of alkanes, organic compounds consisting of carbon and hydro gen only, in which all of the hydrogen atoms have been replaced by chlorine and/or fluorine atoms.
What is Freon 22 used for?
R22 refrigerant has been used for years in central air conditioners, heat pumps, mini-splits, car AC systems, and other refrigeration equipment. It’s the key to absorbing and removing heat from a space. You might also hear R22 refrigerant called by its chemical name, hydrochlorofluorocarbon 22 (HCFC-22).
What is a substitute for CFC-12?
Blend Zeta and HCFC Blend Delta are acceptable as substitutes for CFC-12 in retrofitted and new motor vehicle air conditioners, subject to the use conditions applicable to motor vehicle air conditioning.
Why is the presence of chlorofluorocarbon in the air is harmful?
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) and halons destroy the earth’s protective ozone layer, which shields the earth from harmful ultraviolet (UV-B) rays generated from the sun. CFCs and HCFCs also warm the lower atmosphere of the earth, changing global climate.