Tribromofluoromethane Explained

Tribromofluoromethane^[1] or Halon 1103 or R 11B3 is a fully halogenated mixed halomethane or, more exactly, a bromofluorocarbon (BFC). It is a colorless to yellow liquid.^[2]

Tribromofluoromethane can be used in fire extinguishers.

Table of physical properties

Property	Value
Refractive index, n, at 20°C	1.5216
Surface tension at 20°C	31.68mN·m^−1
Viscosity at 0°C	2.09mPa·s, 2.09cP

External links

• Raman and infrared spectra of solid tribromofluoromethane
• Entry at chem007.com

Notes and References

1. Web site: PubChem . Tribromofluoromethane . 2022-11-25 . pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov . en.
2. Web site: Tribromofluoromethane 98.0 %, TCI America, Quantity: 5g Fisher Scientific . 2022-11-25 . www.fishersci.com.