R 22 Replacement

Chemical Properties of R22

The chemical name for an r22 refrigerant replacement is chlorodifluoromethane and is prepared from chloroform. Initially it was considered as an alternative to more ozone depleting compounds but, as environmental norms became stricter it was no longer considered safe and therefore people had to look for an r22 replacement. The chemical formula of R22 is CHCIF2 with a tetrahedral molecular shape. It is a potential greenhouse gas as it has a global warming potential of 1810, which means 1810 times that of CO2. It is a colourless gas with a molar mass of 86.47g/mol and a density of 3.66 kg/m3 at 15 degree Celsius. Other names of R22 are Genetron 22, Freon 22, Arcton 22, and Arcton 4. To avoid harming yourself, you should look for an r22 refrigerant conversion, which are far safer.