REFRON GAS R-134 REFRIGERANT Gas

Composition and Properties:

• Chemical Formula: C2H2F4 (1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane).
• Molecular Weight: 102.03 g/mol.
• Boiling Point: -26.3°C (-15.3°F) at atmospheric pressure.
• Critical Temperature: 101.1°C (213.98°F).
• Critical Pressure: 4.06 MPa (589 psi).
• Appearance: R-134A is a colorless, odorless gas under normal conditions.
• Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP): 0, meaning it does not deplete the ozone layer.
• Global Warming Potential (GWP): 1430, which is relatively high compared to newer refrigerants, but still a significant improvement over older substances like R12 and R22.

2. Environmental Impact:

• Zero Ozone Depletion: R-134A has a zero ODP, making it an environmentally safer alternative to older refrigerants such as R12 and R22, which had a higher ODP and contributed to ozone layer depletion.
• Moderate Global Warming Potential: Although it is ozone-friendly, R-134A has a moderate GWP of 1430, which has led to a push for refrigerants with lower GWPs in response to climate change concerns. However, its environmental impact is still less damaging compared to older refrigerants
• High Efficiency: Delivers excellent thermal performance for effective cooling.
• Environmentally Friendly: Low ozone depletion potential (ODP) and complies with environmental regulations.
• Non-toxic & Non-flammable: Safe for use in various applications without the risk of combustion.
• Wide Compatibility: Designed for systems originally using R-134A refrigerant.