R134a Refrigerant Gas in Ross Dependency, Crusader 97842 - Refrigeration Gases

R134a is a hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerant commonly used in air conditioning and refrigeration systems.

It is non-toxic, non-flammable, and has a lower environmental impact compared to older CFC refrigerants.

R134a is widely used in automotive AC systems, commercial refrigeration, and heat pumps.

R134a Refrigerant Gas Key Specifications:

Chemical Formula: CH2FCF3 (Tetrafluoroethane)

Molecular Weight: 102.03 g/mol

Boiling Point: -26.3°C (-15.34°F) at 1 atm

Critical Temperature: 101.1°C (213.98°F)

Critical Pressure: 40.6 bar (588.7 psi)

Density (Liquid): 1.21 g/cm³ at 25°C

Density (Vapor): 4.25 kg/m³ at 25°C

Viscosity (Liquid): 0.198 cP at 25°C

Viscosity (Vapor): 0.012 cP at 25°C

Buoyancy: Heavier than air (vapor density ~3.6 times air)

Material: Synthetic fluorinated hydrocarbon (HFC)

Grade: High purity (99.9% min), non-ozone depleting

Common Sizes: 30 lb cylinders, 125 lb recovery tanks, 1000 lb bulk containers

ASHRAE Safety Classification: A1 (non-toxic, non-flammable)

Global Warming Potential (GWP): 1430 (CO2 = 1)

Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP): 0

Autoignition Temperature: >770°C (>1418°F)

Solubility in Water: 0.15% at 25°C

Refrigerant Class: HFC (Hydrofluorocarbon)