Bromotrifluoromethane, commonly referred to by the code numbers Halon 1301, R13B1, Halon 13B1 or BTM, is an organic halide with the chemical formula C Br F 3. It is used for gaseous …

Sep 23, 2025 · Commercial recyclers buy halon from decommissioned equipment, reclaim it to industry specifications and sell it into important, continuing uses such as aviation, military, and …

Halon is a liquefied, compressed gas that extinguishes fires by reacting with the fire's elements and breaks the chemical chain reaction. A fire needs three elements to sustain – oxygen, heat, …

Aug 24, 2025 · Halon, a group of chemical compounds, served as a highly effective fire suppressant. These organohalogen compounds, primarily containing bromine and fluorine, …

Halon, chemical compound formerly used in firefighting. A halon may be any of a group of organohalogen compounds containing bromine and fluorine and one or two carbons.

Halons consist of carbon atom chains with attached hydrogen atoms that are replaced by the halogens fluorine (F)and bromine (Br). Some also contain chlorine (Cl).

Generally, Halon is a colorless, odorless gas with a density approximately five times that of air. It is non-corrosive, non-reactive with water, and stable up to 900°F (482°C).

The most commonly used halons are halon-1211 (CBrClF 2), halon-1301 (CBrF 3), and halon-2402 (C 2 Br 2 F 4). The numbering system for the halons is different but more simple than for …

Jun 2, 2025 · Halons are organic, synthetic (i.e., human-made) chemicals. They contain bromine, fluorine, carbon and in some cases chlorine in their structure. They do not leave a solid …

Halons are members of the class of halogenated hydrocarbons, which have been shown to deplete the ozone layer. By some estimates, halons are three to ten times more destructive of …