Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Refrigerant R134a Physical Data
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| Chemical formula | CH2F–CF3 or CF3–CH2F |
| Chemical designation | Tetrafluoroethane |
| Boiling point at 1 bar (14.5 psi) | -26.5 °C (-15.7 °F) |
| Solidification point | -101.6 °C (-150.88 °F) |
| Critical temperature | 100.6 °C (213 °F) |
| Critical pressure | 40.56 bar absolute (588 psi) equals 39.5 bar pressure (573 psi) |
Critical Point
Vehicle air conditioning systems make use of the
vaporization and condensation process. In this case, one works
with a substance which boils easily, designated as ref ...
Other materials:
Product Characteristics
Refrigerants used in motor vehicle air conditioning systems
belong to the new generation of refrigerants based on
chlorine-free, partially fluorinated hydrocarbons (H-FKW,
R134a).
With regard to their physical properties, these are
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Flushing Circuit Block Diagrams
Note
The arrows in the following illustrations show the direction
of refrigerant flow while flushing. During flushing, refrigerant
flows in the opposite direction than during A/C system
operation, therefore the high pressure side of A/C se ...
Safety Precautions
General Safety Precautions
As per VBG 20, German industrial liability insurance
association.
Follow the instructions for the workplace. They should be
displayed in the workplace.
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