Synonyms: Perfluoro-n-octane
CAS Number:307-34-6
Description & Characteristics
Perfluoro-n-octane ,C8F18, is a fully-fluorinated, odourless, colourless, non-volatile liquid containing a mixture of cis and trans isomers and has the following characteristics:
Applications
Perfluoro-n-octane is used in tracing and tagging applications.
Safety, Handling and Storage
Although Perfluoro-n-octane is considered biologically and chemically inert, good laboratory practice should be observed when handling. Perfluoro-n-octane has an indefinite shelf life if properly stored in its original sealed container. Safety data sheets are available on request.
| Typical Physical Properties | |
| Boiling Point ℃ | 103 |
| Pour Point ℃ | -27 |
| Molecular Weight | 438 |
| Density, g/l | 1.755 |
| Viscosity, (dynamic), mm2/s | 1.03 |
| Viscosity, (dynamic), mPas | 1.80 |
| Vapour Pressure mbar | 3.4 |
| Surface Tension mN/m | 16 |
Temperature dependant properties are quoted at 25℃ unless otherwise stated. The above typical physical properties, in no way form or represent product specification.
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