Refrigerant R1234YF Physical And Chemical Characteristics
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The following are the most important characteristics and safety precautions for refrigerant R1234yf. The complete specifications can be found in the respective safety data sheets.
| Chemical formula | CF3CF=CH2 |
| Chemical designation | 2, 3, 3, 3-Tetraflourprop-1-en, HFO-1234yf |
| Boiling point at 1 bar (14.5 psi) | -29.4 °C (-20.9 °F) |
| Solidification point | -152.2 °C (-242 °F) |
| Critical temperature | 94.7 °C (202.5 °F) |
| Critical pressure | 32.82 bar (476.01 psi) (pressure) 33.82 bar (490.52 psi) (absolute pressure) |
| Self-ignition point | 405 °C (761 °F) at 1.02 bar (14.79 psi) (absolute pressure) |
| Flammability | Flammable gas
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| Shape | Compressed liquid gas |
| Color | Colorless |
| Smell | Faint odor |