TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

fluoroiodocarbon [1 record]

Filter results by subject field Alphabetical list of terms

Filter results by subject field

Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2003-04-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Extinguishing Agents
  • Environmental Management
CONT

Fluoroiodocarbons as halon Replacements... The authors have identified a small set of chemicals with outstanding physical properties, extinguishment abilities comparable to halons, low toxicity, clean evaporation, and low environmental impact. These chemicals appear to be prime candidates to replace Halon 1211 as streaming agents and Halon 1301 as total flooding agents for firefighting. These chemicals are in the class of fluoroiodocarbons (FICs). A FIC is a molecule that contains fluorine, iodine, and carbon; in some cases FICs also contain hydrogen. FICs have been shown to be highly effective fire extinguishing agents (in some cases, more effective than existing halons). Both neat FICs and blends of FICs with hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) show great promise as high-efficiency halon replacements. [Paper from the International CFC and Halon Alternatives Conference, Washington, DC, Oct. 20-22, 1993]

OBS

fluoroiodocarbon: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

FIC: This might be an in-house or a non-recognized abbreviation; not to be used alone, to avoid any risk of confusion.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Agents extincteurs
  • Gestion environnementale
OBS

fluoroiodocarbone : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Agentes extintores
  • Gestión del medio ambiente
Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Display options

Change the order of display of the official languages of Canada
Option to display the non-official languages (Spanish or Portuguese)
Display definitions, contexts, etc., on records

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: