Tribromofluoromethane or Halon 1103 or R 11B3 is a fully halogenated mixed
halomethane Halomethane compounds are derivatives of methane () with one or more of the hydrogen atoms replaced with halogen atoms ( F, Cl, Br, or I). Halomethanes are both naturally occurring, especially in marine environments, and human-made, most notably ...
or, more exactly, a bromofluorocarbon (BFC). It is a colorless liquid.
Tribromofluoromethane can be used in
fire extinguishers.
Physical appearance
It is a clear yellow fluid.
Table of physical properties
External links
Raman and infrared spectra of solid tribromofluoromethaneEntry at chem007.com
References
Halomethanes
Fire suppression agents
Tribromomethyl compounds
Organofluorides
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