Briton Refrigerant R407c
Difluoromethane
Pentafluoroethane
Tetrafluoroethane
Briton Refrigerant R-407C gas is a mixture of hydrofluorocarbons used as a refrigerant. It is a zeotropic blend of difluoromethane (R-32), pentafluoroethane (R-125), and 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (R-134a). Difluoromethane serves to provide the heat capacity, pentafluoroethane decreases flammability, tetrafluoroethane reduces pressure. R-407C cylinders are colored burnt orange.
It is not recommended to drop R-407C into R-22 systems on top of the existing charge in cases of low refrigerant levels. A licensed professional should be contracted to completely remove the R-22 and as much of the mineral oil as possible. In the case of compressor change-outs, replacement compressors are already manufactured with POE (polyolester) oil and are therefore more compatible with R-407C than returning the recovered R-22. The recovered R-22 can be sent to a facility for disposal.
It is cost effective to replace R-22 with R-407C before there is an emergency. Preventive maintenance programs should include strong suggestions to replace ozone-depleting refrigerants such as R-22 with environmentally friendly refrigerants and it seems that R-407C has become the front runner. There are many millions of tons of R-22 in air conditioning and refrigeration equipment in use today and most of it is destined to end up in the atmosphere in spite of efforts to curtail this probability.
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General Information
General Information of Briton Refrigerant R407c (Difluoromethane, Pentafluoroethane, Tetrafluoroethane)
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| ASHRAE # | R-407C |
| Class | HFC |
| Refrigerant Type | Blend |
| Typical Lubricant | POE |
| Notes | Commercial Refrigeration: Reasonable performance match to R-22 in medium temperature refrigeration. Lower capacity in low temperature refrigeration systems. Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps: Best retrofit alternative to R-22. Close performance match with slightly higher operating pressures. |
Physical Properties
Physical Properties of Briton Refrigerant R407c (Difluoromethane, Pentafluoroethane, Tetrafluoroethane)
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Difluoromethane, Pentafluoroethane, Tetrafluoroethane |
| Chemical Notation | CH2F, CF3CHF2, CF3CH2F (52% R-134a / 25% R-125 / 23% R-32) |
| Critical Temperature (°C) | 86.03 |
| Critical Pressure (bar) | 46.29 |
| Liquid Density (kg/m³) 0°C | 1137.5 |
| ANSIASHRAE Standard 36-1992 Safety Group Classification | A1 |
| Relative Molar Mass (g/mol) | 86.2 |
| Vapour Density (kg/m³) 25°C | 43.77 |
| GWP | 1774 |
| ODP | Non-ozone depleting |
| REACH | Approved |
| ATEL/ODL (kg/m³) | 0.29 |
| Practical Limit (kg/m³) | 0.31 |
| Low Flammability Level | Non flammable |
| AIT (°C) | 704 |