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CFC stands for chlorofluorocarbon, which is the chemistry breakdown of the chemical body of many freons/refrigerants. CFC is very harmful to the atmosphere. It causes the greenhouse effect and is slowly depleting the ozone layer.
Chlorofluorocarbons are nontoxic, nonflammable chemicals containing atoms of carbon, chlorine, and fluorine. They are used in the manufacture of aerosol sprays, blowing agents for foams and packing materials, as solvents, and as refrigerants.
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∙ 10y agoCFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) are greenhouse gases, but cause more trouble by destroying ozone in the ozone layer.
Some early CFCs were invented by Thomas Midgley Jr. This the same person who invented tetra-ethyl lead to add to fuels to improve their anti-knocking tendencies. As his entry in wikipedia says, the negative effects of these inventions somewhat tarnished his image.
Reverting to CFCs, (and some contain Bromine as well) these materials are used mainly as refrigerants and propellants. But the Chlorine and Bromine in the upper atmosphere (where they will eventually finish) seriously damages the Ozone layer, upon which we depend to minimise UV exposure.
Since the large reduction in the use of CFCs, the ozone hole has commenced to become smaller.
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Christian brothers cfc what does the cfc stand for?
It's Latin for Congregation of Christian Brothers.Congregatio Fratrum Christianorum.
Are cfc stable?
No, CFC's are not stable. They react with ozone.
What is the alternative for CFC?
The Alternatives for CFC's are there in the market. These are called HCFC's.
Give name of a few of CFC that werw used in a refrigerator.?
CFC's are used in refrigerators. One of a CFC is R-12.
Where is CFC in ac?
CFC's are present in Air conditioners. They are used for cooling.
What does the f stand for in CFC?
ChloroFluoroCarbon is the full form of CFC.
Christian brothers cfc what does the cfc stand for?
It's Latin for Congregation of Christian Brothers.Congregatio Fratrum Christianorum.
Does CFC stand for chelsea football cup?
no. it stands for Chloro Floro Carbon
What is the interaction of CFC and stratospheric ozone?
CFC and ozone interact often. Here CFC's deplete ozone.
What is role of CFC in refrigerator?
CFC is filled in the refrigerator and the process of compression , condensation and evaporation is because of CFC.....
What is most dagerous for atmosphare cfc or so2?
cfc
Is ozone promoted by CFC's?
No, its not. ozone is destroyed by CFC's.
Are cfc stable?
No, CFC's are not stable. They react with ozone.
Is cfc manmade?
Yes, it is. CFC's are coolants created by man.
When was Angoulême CFC created?
Angoulême CFC was created in 1920.
What is the alternative for CFC?
The Alternatives for CFC's are there in the market. These are called HCFC's.
Give name of a few of CFC that werw used in a refrigerator.?
CFC's are used in refrigerators. One of a CFC is R-12.
