Abstract: A method producing a volume of purified F2 comprising removing HF from a F2 feed and removing CF4 from the F2 feed, wherein a concentration of HF in the volume of purified F2 is less than 1 ppm (v/v) and a concentration CF4 in the volume of purified F2 is less than 10 ppm (v/v).

Abstract: A method and apparatus for manufacture of NF3 by gas-liquid phase reaction of fluorine and ammonia in molten ammonium acid fluoride (AAF) in a static reactor in which the reactants are conveyed primarily by thermal conduction or siphon. Optimally, the reactor contains one or more static mixing elements with little, if any, mechanical agitation. Reactant flow rate and reaction temperature are regulated by the rate of introduction of ammonia and cooling, as necessary The ratio of hydrogen fluoride (generated by the reaction) to ammonia in the reactor is significantly lower than taught in the prior art. This allows a lower reaction temperature. The present invention is an improved synthetic method that offers enhanced selectivity and higher yields, improved control of reaction kinetics, reduced operational and energy costs, and a greater margin of safety.

Abstract: Methods and materials are provided for the production and purification of halogenated compounds and intermediates in the production of 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane. In a preferred embodiment, the process steps include: (1) reacting carbon tetrachloride with vinyl chloride to produce 1,1,1,3,3-pentachloropropane; (2) dehydrochlorinating the 1,1,1,3,3-pentachloropropane with a Lewis acid catalyst to produce 1,1,3,3-tetrachloropropene; (3) fluorinating the 1,1,3,3-tetrachloropropene to produce 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene; (4) fluorinating the 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene to produce a product mixture containing 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane; and (5) separating 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropro-pane from by-products.

Abstract: Methods and materials are provided for the production of essentially isomerically pure perhalogenated and partially halogenated compounds. One embodiment of the present invention provides a process for the production of essentially isomerically pure CFC-216aa. Other embodiments include processes for the production of CFC-217ba and HFC-227ea. Particular embodiments of the present invention provide separation techniques for the separation of chlorofluorocarbons from HF, from other chlorofluorocarbons, and the separation of isomers of halogenated compounds. Still other embodiments of the present invention provide catalytic synthetic techniques that demonstrate extended catalyst lifetime. In other embodiments, the present invention provides catalytic techniques for the purification of isomeric mixtures.

Abstract: Methods and materials are provided for the production of essentially isomerically pure perhalogenated and partially halogenated compounds. One embodiment of the present invention provides a process for the production of essentially isomerically pure CFC-216aa. Other embodiments include processes for the production of CFC-217ba and HFC-227ea. Particular embodiments of the present invention provide separation techniques for the separation of chlorofluorocarbons from HF, from other chlorofluorocarbons, and the separation of isomers of halogenated compounds. Still other embodiments of the present invention provide catalytic synthetic techniques that demonstrate extended catalyst lifetime. In other embodiments, the present invention provides catalytic techniques for the purification of isomeric mixtures.

Abstract: Methods and materials are provided for the production of essentially isomerically pure perhalogenated and partially halogenated compounds. One embodiment of the present invention provides a process for the production of essentially isomerically pure CFC-216aa. Other embodiments include processes for the production of CFC-217ba and HFC-227ea. Particular embodiments of the present invention provide separation techniques for the separation of chlorofluorocarbons from HF, from other chlorofluorocarbons, and the separation of isomers of halogenated compounds. Still other embodiments of the present invention provide catalytic synthetic techniques that demonstrate extended catalyst lifetime. In other embodiments, the present invention provides catalytic techniques for the purification of isomeric mixtures.

Abstract: Methods and materials are provided for the production of essentially isomerically pure perhalogenated and partially halogenated compounds. One embodiment of the present invention provides a process for the production of essentially isomerically pure CFC-216aa. Other embodiments include processes for the production of CFC-217ba and HFC-227ea. Particular embodiments of the present invention provide separation techniques for the separation of chlorofluorocarbons from HF, from other chlorofluorocarbons, and the separation of isomers of halogenated compounds. Still other embodiments of the present invention provide catalytic synthetic techniques that demonstrate extended catalyst lifetime. In other embodiments, the present invention provides catalytic techniques for the purification of isomeric mixtures.

Abstract: Methods and materials are disclosed for the recovery of valuable hydrofluorocarbons and subsequent conversion to environmentally inert compounds. More specifically methods and materials are provided for recovering hydrofluorocarbons such as HFC-227, HFC-236, HFC-245, HFC-125, HFC-134, HFC-143, HFC-152, HFC-32, HFC-23 and their respective isomers. Processes are provided for converting hydrofluorocarbons such as these to fluoromonomer precursors such as CFC-217, CFC-216, CFC-215, CFC-115, CFC-114, CFC-113, CFC-112, HCFC-22, CFC-12, CFC-13 and their respective isomers. Materials, methods and schemes are provided for the conversion of these fluoromonomer precursors to fluoromonomers such as HFP, PFP, TFP, TFE, and VDF.

Abstract: Methods and materials are disclosed for the recovery of valuable hydrofluorocarbons and subsequent conversion to environmentally inert compounds. More specifically methods and materials are provided for recovering hydrofluorocarbons such as HFC-227, HFC-236, HFC-245, HFC-125, HFC-134, HFC-143, HFC-152, HFC-32, HFC-23 and their respective isomers. Processes are provided for converting hydrofluorocarbons such as these to fluoromonomer precursors such as CFC-217, CFC-216, CFC-215, CFC-115, CFC-114, CFC-113, CFC-112, HCFC-22, CFC-12, CFC-13 and their respective isomers. Materials, methods and schemes are provided for the conversion of these fluoromonomer precursors to fluoromonomers such as HFP, PFP, TFP, TFE, and VDF.

Abstract: The method of preparing a chromium oxide catalyst for preparation of pentafluoroethane using a chloroethane compound includes heat treating chromium hydroxide powder at a temperature not higher than 300° C. to obtain chromium oxide powder, heat treating metal hydroxide, at a temperature not higher than 300° C. to obtain metal oxide powder, mixing 85˜99.5 wt % of the chromium oxide powder with 0.5˜15 wt % of the metal oxide powder to obtain a mixture, forming the mixture into a pellet, calcining the pellet at 200-300° C. using nitrogen gas, and fluorinating the pellet at 300-320° C. using a gas mixture including N2 and HF, and then at 320-380° C. using HF gas. The fluorination catalyst prepared using the method of this invention can be effectively used to prepare pentafluoroethane at a high yield using a chloroethane compound.

Abstract: The method of preparing a chromium oxide catalyst for preparation of pentafluoroethane using a chloroethane compound includes heat treating chromium hydroxide powder at a temperature not higher than 300° C. to obtain chromium oxide powder, heat treating metal hydroxide, at a temperature not higher than 300° C. to obtain metal oxide powder, mixing 85-99.5 wt % of the chromium oxide powder with 0.5-15 wt % of the metal oxide powder to obtain a mixture, forming the mixture into a pellet, calcining the pellet at 200-300° C. using nitrogen gas, and fluorinating the pellet at 300-320° C. using a gas mixture including N2 and HF, and then at 320-380° C. using HF gas. The fluorination catalyst prepared using the method of this invention can be effectively used to prepare pentafluoroethane at a high yield using a chloroethane compound.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for manufacture of NF.sub.3 by gas-liquid phase reaction of fluorine and ammonia in molten ammonium acid fluoride (AAF) in a static reactor in which the reactants are conveyed primarily by thermal conduction or siphon. Optimally, the reactor contains one or more static mixing elements with little, if any, mechanical agitation. Reactant flow rate and reaction temperature are regulated by the rate of introduction of ammonia and cooling, as necessary The ratio of hydrogen fluoride (generated by the reaction) to ammonia in the reactor is significantly lower than taught in the prior art. This allows a lower reaction temperature. The present invention is an improved synthetic method that offers enhanced selectivity and higher yields, improved control of reaction kinetics, reduced operational and energy costs, and a greater margin of safety.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of charging a low temperature liquefied gas in a gaseous state in a high pressure charging cylinder using a pump. The method is advantageous in that it is possible to charge a low temperature liquefied gas which is to be made highly pure in a high pressure gas cylinder using a simple process in which purity is not changed and little energy is consumed during the charging of the liquefied gas.

Abstract: Methods and materials are provided for the production of essentially isomerically pure perhalogenated and partially halogenated compounds. One embodiment of the present invention provides a process for the production of essentially isomerically pure CFC-216aa. Other embodiments include processes for the production of CFC-217ba and HFC-227ea. Particular embodiments of the present invention provide separation techniques for the separation of chlorofluorocarbons from HF, from other chlorofluorocarbons, and the separation of isomers of halogenated compounds. Still other embodiments of the present invention provide catalytic synthetic techniques that demonstrate extended catalyst lifetime. In other embodiments, the present invention provides catalytic techniques for the purification of isomeric mixtures.

Abstract: The method of storing nitrogen trifluoride includes storing nitrogen trifluoride in a chromium-molybdenum steel vessel manufactured through a deep drawing ironing process. Nitrogen trifluoride stored in this way according to the method of this invention does not deteriorate even after two years or more have passed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of charging a low temperature liquefied gas in a high pressure charging cylinder using a diaphragm pump. The method is advantageous in that it is possible to charge a low temperature liquefied gas which is to be made highly pure in a high pressure gas cylinder using a simple process in which the liquefied gas does not deteriorate and small energy is consumed.

Abstract: Methods and materials are provided for the production and purification of halogenated compounds and intermediates in the production of 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane. In a preferred embodiment, the process steps include: (1) reacting carbon tetrachloride with vinyl chloride to produce 1,1,1,3,3-pentachloropropane; (2) dehydrochlorinating the 1,1,1,3,3-pentachloropropane with a Lewis acid catalyst to produce 1,1,3,3-tetrachloropropene; (3) fluorinating the 1,1,3,3-tetrachloropropene to produce 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene; (4) fluorinating the 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene to produce a product mixture containing 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane; and (5) separating 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane from by-products.

Abstract: Methods and materials are provided for the production and purification of halogenated compounds and intermediates in the production of 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane. In a preferred embodiment, the process steps include: (1) reacting carbon tetrachloride with vinyl chloride to produce 1,1,1,3,3-pentachloropropane; (2) dehydrochlorinating the 1,1,1,3,3-pentachloropropane with a Lewis acid catalyst to produce 1,1,3,3-tetrachloropropene; (3) fluorinating the 1,1,3,3-tetrachloroprope-ne to produce 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene; (4) fluorinating the 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene to produce a product mixture containing 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane; and (5) separating 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropro-pane from by-products.

Abstract: The present invention involves processes that utilize an olefinic compound, in particular, hexafluoropropene (HFP) or chlorotrifluoroethene (CFC-1113) as extracting agents in the purification of pentafluoroethane (HFC-125). These processes can utilize recovered HFP as a precursor for the production of heptafluoropropane (HFC-227) or other derivatives.

Abstract: Methods and materials are disclosed for the recovery of valuable hydrofluorocarbons and subsequent conversion to environmentally inert compounds. More specifically methods and materials are provided for recovering hydrofluorocarbons such as HFC-227, HFC-236, HFC-245, HFC-125, HFC-134, HFC-143, HFC-152, HFC-32, HFC-23 and their respective isomers. Processes are provided for converting hydrofluorocarbons such as these to fluoromonomer precursors such as CFC-217, CFC-216, CFC-215, CFC-115, CFC-114, CFC-113, CFC-112, HCFC-22, CFC-12, CFC-13 and their respective isomers. Materials, methods and schemes are provided for the conversion of these fluoromonomer precursors to fluoromonomers such as HFP, PFP, TFP, TFE, and VDF.