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What is a Refrigerant? Explain the properties of Ammonia (NH3) as refrigerant.

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A refrigerant is a substance which will absorb the heat from the source (low temp) and dissipate the same to the sink (high temp) either in the form of sensible heat or in the form of latent heat.

Properties of Ammonia(NH3) as refrigerant:- 

(1.) It is toxic, flammable, irritating and food destroying. 

(2.) It has low volumetric displacement, low cost, low weight of liquid refrigerant per ton of refrigeration and high efficiency. 

(3.) Ammonia attacks on non-ferrous metals in the presence of water therefore copper and brass are never used with ammonia refrigeration system. 



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