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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) The term 'Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)' as it applies to the area of the environment can be defined as 'Compounds containing only hydrogen, fluorine, and carbon atoms. They were introduced as alternatives to ozone depleting substances in serving many industrial, commercial, and personal needs. HFCs are emitted as by-products of industrial processes and are also used in manufacturing. They do not significantly deplete the stratospheric ozone layer, but they are powerful greenhouse gases with global warming potentials ranging from 140 (HFC-152a) to 11,700 (HFC-23)'. The term 'Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)' as it applies to the area of energy can be defined as ' A group of man-made chemicals composed of one or two carbon atoms and varying numbers of hydrogen and fluorine atoms. Most HFCs have 100-year Global Warming Potentials in the thousands'. Previous 5 Terms: hydrodynamics Hydroelectric plant Hydroelectric power hydroelectric power water use Hydroelectric unit (hydrounit) Next 5 Terms: Hydrogen hydrogenic Hydrogeochemistry Hydrogeologic conditions Hydrogeologic cycle About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.