Physical and Chemical Properties
| Chemical Name | 1,1,1-Trifluoroethane (R143a) |
| PHYSICAL STATE | Gas at ambient temperatures |
| Appearance | Volatile liquid with faint, sweet odor |
| Odor | Faint ethereal odor |
| Average Molecular Weight (g/mol) | unknown |
| Normal Boiling Point (NBP) (°F) | -39.1°C |
| FREEZING POINT | Not Determined |
| pH | Neutral |
| SPECIFIC GRAVITY (water = 1.0) | 1.21 |
| SOLUBILITY IN WATER (weight %) | unknown |
| VAPOR DENSITY (air = 1.0) | 2.3 |
| Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) (CFC 11 = 1.0) | 0 |
Description
Ametron® Refrigerants R-417A refrigerant is a hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) retrofit alternative for R-22 in direct expansion (DX) stationary air conditioning (AC) and medium-temperature commercial refrigeration systems. Because Ametron® Refrigerants R-417A is compatible with mineral (MO), alkylbenzene (AB), and polyolester (POE) oils—most retrofits do not require a lubricant change. Therefore, retrofitting DX stationary AC and medium-temperature commercial refrigeration systems from R-22 takes considerably less time and investment.
Applications for Ametron® Refrigerants R-417A include residential and commercial AC systems and medium-temperature refrigeration units, like food service, storage and processing, and supermarket cases
