Carbon Tetrafluoride CF4 R14 Gas

Carbon tetrafluoride (CF4) is a colorless, odorless gas that is primarily used in the semiconductor industry as an etching agent. It is composed of one carbon atom and four fluorine atoms and has a molecular weight of 88.004 g/mol. CF4 is non-flammable, non-toxic, and chemically inert, making it a desirable choice for industrial applications. It is also used in the production of refrigerants and as a dielectric gas in high-voltage electrical equipment. However, CF4 is a potent greenhouse gas, with a global warming potential that is 7,000 times greater than that of carbon dioxide. As such, its use and emissions are regulated under international environmental agreements aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating climate change.