A familiar example of the stickiness of water occurs when you drink water through a straw â a process thatâs very similar to the method plants use to pull water through their bodies. You apply suction at the top of the straw, and the water molecules move toward your mouth.
Types of refrigerants. Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) These are refrigerants that contain Chlorine, Fluorine and Carbon. They were developed in the 1930's and were used in a variety of industrial, commercial, household and automotive applications.
You need to be aware that if your AC unit uses the CFC type of refrigerant, you will need a licensed AC technician to recharge the system in the United States. It is against the law in the U.S. for anyone not licensed to buy or use ozone-depleting CFC or HCFC refrigerants.