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Perfluorohexane
Perfluorohexane is a common cooling agent, and a solvent. Its is a fluorocarbon.

Fluorocarbons are chemical compounds that only contain fluorine and carbon. The terminology isn't strictly followed, many organic compounds are called fluorocarbons. Another name is Perfluorocarbon. Fluorocarbons belong to the group of hydrofluorocarbons. Fluorocarbons are commonly used in insulation, and as cooling agents, called refrigerants. Because they take a long time to decay, they are considered greenhouse gases.

Images for kids

  • FluorocarbonCrabFish

    Immiscible layers of colored water (top) and much denser perfluoroheptane (bottom) in a beaker; a goldfish and crab cannot penetrate the boundary; coins rest at the bottom.

  • Perfluorooctane

    Perfluorooctane, a linear perfluoroalkane

  • Hexafluorobutyne

    Hexafluoro-2-butyne, a perfluoroalkyne.

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