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Applications of R-134a The primary use of R-134a is as a substitute for chlorofluorocarbon (CFC-12) products in refrigeration Used in magnesium production as an SF6 replacement Paired with SF6 for laser machining of silicon Highly purified forms are used as a propellant in some medical sprays and inhalers Markets that use R-134a: the automotive aftermarket, … Continued

EFC AT FOREFRONT OF CHEMICAL RESEARCH AND COMMERCIALIZATION FOR SEMICONDUCTOR MATERIALS Driven by the needs of customers, Electronic Fluorocarbons (EFC) has initiated major steps in research and development leading to the synthesis and manufacturing of innovative molecules for use in the semiconductor industry. Those molecules will eventually lead to semiconductors that are faster and more … Continued

  R-134a: Keeping the World Cool Our customers have told us they need a domestic source for R-134a (also known as 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane and CH2FCF3), and we have responded. The primary use of R-134a is as a substitute for chlorofluorocarbon (CFC-12) products in refrigeration (NAIC 33415), especially in automobile air conditioners. According to a report by … Continued

Electronic Fluorocarbons is expanding both its facilities and its workforce in Hatfield, Pennsylvania, with the addition of a 32,000-square-foot extension to the existing production plant.   The new space will be utilized for new purification/distillation and fill lines to facilitate the growth of existing products.   New reactors and purification modules will be included in a new … Continued

Happy 2019! We hope you had an enjoyable and relaxing holiday season. We want to take a moment to reflect on the past year as well as share what we have in store for this coming year!       Hatfield Facility Expansion In January 2017, we began operating out of our newly built 34,000 square-foot … Continued

What are tariffs? Tariffs are a fee placed on imports to increase their price. All countries use tariffs to one extent or another. There are two basic types of tariffs. One type increases as the cost of the goods increases—this is an ad valorem tariff and is usually set as a percentage of the cost of the … Continued

The issue around tariffs has been a prevalent topic in the news lately. Much of that has been centered around the impact to steel and aluminum. Many chemicals and specialty gases enter the US with tariffs that vary depending on the source of that chemical or specialty gas. Global trade can be a complex myriad … Continued

What is a semiconductor? The typical semiconductor device is a complex array of transistors and integrated circuits that work in unison to provide the functionality of our computers, cell phones, televisions, automobiles and every other electronic device that we have become so dependent upon for our daily activities. How are semiconductors made? It involves multiple … Continued

Every aspect of the modern era is monitored, influenced or controlled by one or more semiconductor electronic devices. The typical semiconductor device is a complex array of transistors and integrated circuits that work in unison to provide the functionality of our computers, cell phones, televisions, automobiles and every other electronic device that we have become … Continued

How do you find the right valve for your cylinder?   We take the following information into account:   Which gas is in the cylinder? Different gases react with different materials, and therefore valves must be chosen appropriately from materials like brass, chrome, stainless steel, Monel (nickel-copper alloy), or Hastelloy (nickel-molybdenum-chromium alloy). Valve outlets are … Continued