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joe

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What happens to CFCs and HCFCs that are exposed to a flame?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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How would the LFL of propane compare to ammonia?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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Reply #1 on: Jul 26, 2018
Answer to Question 1

They chemically decompose when exposed to flames or very high temperatures, releasing their chlorine and fluorine. This creates highly irritating and potentially toxic gases, including chlorine gas, fluorine gas, and phosgene gas.

Answer to Question 2

R-290, propane has an LFL of 21,000 ppm per volume. As compared to ammonia


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Reply 2 on: Jul 26, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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