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bromotrifluoromethane |
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bromotrifluoromethane [¦brō·mō·trī¦flu̇r·ō′me‚thān] (organic chemistry) CBrF3Fluorine compound that has a molecular weight of 148.93, melting point -180°C, boiling point -59°C; used as a fire-extinguishing agent. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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At long last there's a replacement available for the Halon 1301 hand-held fire extinguishers (HHFE), NSN 6830-00-555-8837, in your M1-series tanks. Developed nations have enough halon 1301 which is used in cargo bay and engine fire--fighting equipment--to last some 25 years, by which time a replacement should be available, explains John O'Sullivan, a member of the UNEP Halons Technical Options Committee and fire representative for the International Air Transport Association in Montreal. Halon 1301 is the predominant fire suppressant used to extinguish aircraft engine-nacelle fires. |
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