Chlorotrifluoroethylene compressor

You can find out more about chlorotrifluoroethylene gas and chlorotrifluoroethylene compressors in this article.

Properties of Chlorotrifluoroethylene

Chlorotrifluoroethylene (CTFE, R1113, CFC 1113, trifluorochloroethylene) is an organic compound with the formula C2ClF3.

CTFE is a colorless gas at normal temperatures and is toxic, while liquefied CTFE is colorless and transparent. It has extremely unstable chemical properties and is flammable.

Applications of Chlorotrifluoroethylene

It is mainly used for fluoroelastomers, fluorocarbon coatings, chlorofluorocarbon oil, isoflurane, animal anesthetics, pesticide intermediates, etc.
Refrigerants in cryogenic applications
Manufacture of ECTFE plastic
Semiconductor industry

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HAUG Sirius

Case study CTFE

The main objective of our customer (a research and production company) is to develop state-of-the-art technologies for the production of ozone-friendly refrigerants and unique technologies for the synthesis of high-purity fluorine-containing gases for the semiconductor industry. C2ClF3 is an extremely flammable and toxic gas, which is why an oil-free and gas-tight compressor is required.

The gas is produced in four reactors. After these reactors, the gas passes through two double filter systems and a pressure regulator. The gas passes through a 35 m long spiral made of a special material, changing its molecular structure in the process. After compression, the gas enters a condensation tower, where C2ClF3 is produced at temperatures of approx. 270°C.