| Identification |
| Name: | Methane, tetrafluoro- |
| Synonyms: | Carbontetrafluoride (8CI);Arcton 0;CFC 14;Carbon fluoride (CF4);Carbontetrafluoride (CF4);DF 14;FC 14;FC 14 (refrigerant);Freon 14;Freon R 14;Khladon 14;PFC 14;Perfluoromethane;R 14;R 14 (refrigerant);Refrigerant 14;Refrigerant R 14;Tetrafluoromethane; |
| CAS: | 75-73-0 |
| EINECS: | 200-896-5 |
| Molecular Formula: | CF4 |
| Molecular Weight: | 88.01 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/CF4/c2-1(3,4)5 |
| Molecular Structure: |
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| Properties |
| Transport: | UN 1982 |
| Melting Point: | -184 ºC |
| Boiling Point: | -128 ºC |
| Density: | 3.04 (vs air) |
| Stability: | Stable. Incompatible with zinc, alkaline earth metals, Group I metals, aluminium and its alloys. Non-flammable. |
| Refractive index: | 1.113 (-53 C) |
| Solubility: | Insoluble |
| Appearance: | colourless gas |
| Packinggroup: | O53 |
| Storage Temperature: | Keep in a cool, dry, dark location in a tightly sealed container or cylinder. Keep away from incompatible materials, ignition sources and untrained individuals. Secure and label area. Protect containers/cylinders from physical damage. |
| Color: | COLORLESS GAS |
| Usage: | Low temperature refrigerant, gaseous insulator. |
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