HALOCARBON-23 (TRIFLUOROMETHANE,
FLUOROFORM) CHF3
General Characteristics
Trifluoromethane is a colourless, nonflamable and liquefied gas. It is shipped as a liquefied gas under its own vapour pressure.
Physical Information
Molecular Weight
70.01
Flammability Limits in air
Nonflammable
Specific Gravity,
Gas @ 70&degF(21.1&degC),
1 atm(Air=1)
2.430
Density,
Gas @ 70&degF
(21.1&degC), 1 atm
0.182lbs/ft^3 (2.91g/l)
Specific Volume,
Gas @ 70&degF
(21.1&degC), 1 atm
5.5ft^3/lb (0.344ml/g)
Boiling Point @ 1 atm
-115.6&degF (-82.0&degC)
Melting Point @ 1 atm
-247.4&degF (-155.2&degC)
Critical Temperature
78.3&degF (25.7&degC)
Critical Pressure
697 psia (48.1 bar)
Toxicity
Causes dizziness in
high concentrations