Refrigerant R1234YF, Affect On Metal And Plastic
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- In the right state refrigerant R1234yf is chemically stable and does not damage iron, aluminum and corresponding developed and suitable plastic.
- Contamination in the refrigerant circuit can lead to damage and destroying of the refrigerant circuit components.
- Unsuitable materials (for example seals and hoses which were not developed for refrigerant R1234yf and the refrigerant oil used) can also be damaged by clean refrigerant R1234yf or from refrigerant oil.
- Refrigerant contamination for example with chlorine compounds or under the effect of UV light can cause damage to metal and also plastic that was designed and checked for this refrigerant and the corresponding refrigerant oil. This can lead to blockage, leaks or deposits on the A/C compressor piston.
- Specific metals can be damaged from refrigerant R1234yf (for example finely distributed aluminum, zinc and magnesium)