Azeotrope-like compositions of 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane and hydrogen fluoride
AssigneeHoneywell International Inc.
InventorsHang T. Pham, Rajiv R. Singh, Hsueh S. Tung
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Abstract
The invention relates to azeotropic and azeotrope-like mixtures of 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane (HFC-365) and hydrogen fluoride and a process for separating the azeotrope-like mixtures. The compositions of the invention are useful as an intermediate in the production of HFC-365. The latter is useful as a nontoxic, zero ozone depleting fluorocarbon useful as a solvent, blowing agent, refrigerant, cleaning agent and aerosol to propellant.
Claims2
An azeotrope-like composition which consists essentially of from about 90 weight percent to about 96 weight percent 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane and from about 4 to about 10 weight percent hydrogen fluoride, said composition having a vapor pressure of about 15 psia to about 22 psia at about 20.2° C. or a vapor pressure of above 29 psia to about 36 psia at about 40.2° C.
An azeotrope-like composition which consists essentially of from about 90 weight percent to about 96 weight percent 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane and from about 4 to about 10 weight percent hydrogen fluoride.
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