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The properties and uses
of halogenated hydrocarbons in the field of chemical production raw materials
halogenated hydrocarbons are a very important class of organic compounds, widely used in chemical, pharmaceutical, agricultural and other fields. Halogenated hydrocarbon refers to a compound formed by replacing one or more hydrogen atoms in a hydrocarbon molecule with halogen atoms, including chlorinated hydrocarbons, brominated hydrocarbons, fluorinated hydrocarbons and iodinated hydrocarbons. This paper will focus on the properties and uses of halogenated hydrocarbons.
1. the properties of halogenated hydrocarbons
1. Physical properties
halogenated hydrocarbons are usually colorless or light yellow liquids or solids with a pungent odor. Their boiling point, melting point and density increase as the number of halogen atoms in the molecule increases. Halogenated hydrocarbons are mostly insoluble in water, but soluble in organic solvents.
2. Chemical properties
The chemical properties of halogenated hydrocarbons mainly depend on the halogen atoms in the molecule. Halogen atoms have strong electronegativity, which makes halogenated hydrocarbons have high chemical activity and are prone to substitution, addition, elimination and other reactions. The reactivity of halogenated hydrocarbons increases with increasing electron cloud density and atomic radius of halogen atoms.
2. the use of halogenated hydrocarbons
halogenated hydrocarbons are widely used in the field of chemical production raw materials. The following are its main uses:
1. Refrigerant
halogenated hydrocarbons can be used as refrigerants, such as Freon. Their low toxicity, low flammability and efficient refrigeration performance make them widely used refrigerants.
2. Solvent
halogenated hydrocarbons such as chloroform, carbon tetrachloride and the like can be used as the solvent. They have good dissolution properties and chemical stability and can be used to dissolve many organic and inorganic compounds.
3. flame retardant
Some halogenated hydrocarbons can be used as flame retardants, such as brominated polystyrene. They have excellent flame retardant properties and can improve the fire resistance of the material.
4. Pesticide
Some halogenated hydrocarbons can be used as pesticides, such as chloropicrin, methyl bromide, etc. They have the effect of killing pests and germs, and can be used to control crop diseases and insect pests.
In short, halogenated hydrocarbons are widely used in the field of chemical production raw materials and play an important role in promoting the development of the chemical industry.