HALOCARBON 14 (CARBON TETRAFLUORIDE, TETRAFLUOROMETHANE) CF4
General Characteristics
Carbon Tetrafluoride is a colorless, relatively nontoxic, nonflammable gas with a slight ether-like odor. It is shipped as a compressed gas.
Physical Information
Molecular Weight
88.01
Flammability Limits in air
Nonflammable
Specific Gravity,
Gas @ 70&degF(21.1&degC),
1 atm(Air=1)
3.05
Density,
Gas @ 70&degF
(21.1&degC), 1 atm
0.228lbs/ft^3 (3.65g/l)
Specific Volume,
Gas @ 70&degF
(21.1&degC), 1 atm
4.4ft^3/lb (275ml/g)
Boiling Point @ 1 atm
-198.2&degF (-127.9&degC)
Melting Point @ 1 atm
-304.2&degF (-186.8&degC)
Critical Temperature
50.0&degF (-45.6&degC)
Critical Pressure
542.3 psia (37.4 bar)
Toxicity
Non-Toxic, asphyxiant only