R1234ze
Solstice® ze (R-1234ze)
Ultra low GWP (7), energy-efficient alternative to traditional refrigerants for air-cooled and water-cooled chillers in a range of applications and have already been used in supermarkets and commercial buildings.
Features and Benefits
- Ultra Low GWP – Long term sustainable and compliant with F-Gas legislation
- Single component refrigerant – can be used in direct expansion and flooded systems. No temperature glide.
- Comparable energy efficiency to R-134a – Lower indirect emissions and lower operating costs.
- Approved by many equipment manufacturers – Large choice of new equipment available.
- Non-flammable at 20°C ambient temperature – PED fluid group 2 and classed as non-flammable for transport.
Packaging and Supply
Climalife supply Solstice® ZE in 12kg and 58kg returnable cylinders or 890 kg returnable drums.
Conforms to AHRI 700-2016 specifications.
Why Choose Climalife?
Climalife are a key player in the distribution of refrigerants and other climate control products, with a nationwide distribution network and product knowledge that is second to none.
How does Solstice® ze compare to R-134a?
Solstice® ze has a slightly lower cooling performance compared to R-134a but good energy efficiency making it an ideal ultra low GWP alternative to R‑134a in new equipment. Solstice® ze does have the safety classification A2L due to its low flammability at elevated temperatures but is classed under the PE(S)R, CLP package and labelling and ADR transport regulations as non-flammable. It should only be used in systems specifically designed for Solstice® ze.
Full theoretical performance comparisons at customer specified conditions are available from Climalife on request.
Properties
Chemical Formula |
CHF=CHCF3 (trans) |
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Molecular Mass |
114.04 |
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Boiling Point (at 1 Atmosphere) |
-19.0°C |
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Dew Point (at 1 Atmosphere) |
-19.0°C |
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Saturated Liquid Density at 25°C |
1163.1 kg/m³ |
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Saturated Vapour Density at 1.013bar |
5.705 kg/m³ |
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Saturated Liquid Pressure at 25°C |
4.985 bar |
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Saturated Liquid Pressure at 50°C |
9.972 bar |
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Critical Temperature |
109.4°C |
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Critical Pressure |
36.349 bar |
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Critical Density |
489.2 kg/m³ |
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Critical Volume |
0.00204 m³/kg |
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Latent Heat of vapourisation at 1.013bar |
195.6 kJ/kg |
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Thermal Conductivity of Liquid at 25°C |
74.2 mW/(m.K) |
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Thermal Conductivity of Vapour at 25°C & 1.013bar |
13.8 mW/(m.K) |
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Surface tension at 25°C |
8.88 mN/m |
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Viscosity of Liquid at 25°C |
0.190 mPa.s |
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Viscosity of Vapour at 25°C & 1.013bar |
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0.012 mPa.s |
Specific heat of liquid at 25°C |
1.386 kJ/(kg.K) |
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Specific heat of vapour at 25°C and 1.013bar |
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0.8890 kJ/(kg.K) |
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Cp/Cv ratio at 25° and 1.013 bar |
1.101 |
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Lower Fammability Limit (LFL) in air (EN 378) |
0.303 |
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Flash Point |
None |
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ISO 817 / ASHRAE 34 Safety Classification |
A2L |
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PED Fluid Group |
2 |
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Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) |
0 |
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Global Warming Potential (GWP) IPCC AR4/IPCC AR5 |
7/<1 |