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HEXACHLOROETHANE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-08-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Explosives and Pyrotechnical Materials (Industries)
- Pollutants
- Climate Change
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- hexachloroethane
1, record 1, English, hexachloroethane
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- CFC 110 2, record 1, English, CFC%20110
correct, trademark
- F 110 2, record 1, English, F%20110
correct, trademark
- fluorocarbon 110 2, record 1, English, fluorocarbon%20110
correct
- Freon 110 2, record 1, English, Freon%20110
correct, trademark
- Halon 2.060 2, record 1, English, Halon%202%2E060
correct, trademark
- 1,1,1,2,2,2-hexachloroethane 3, record 1, English, 1%2C1%2C1%2C2%2C2%2C2%2Dhexachloroethane
correct
- carbon hexachloride 4, record 1, English, carbon%20hexachloride
- carbon trichloride 5, record 1, English, carbon%20trichloride
- ethane hexachloride 3, record 1, English, ethane%20hexachloride
- ethylene hexachloride 3, record 1, English, ethylene%20hexachloride
- hexachlorethane 6, record 1, English, hexachlorethane
- hexachloroethylene 3, record 1, English, hexachloroethylene
- perchloroethane 7, record 1, English, perchloroethane
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A toxic colorless crystalline compound with a camphorlike odour which is soluble in alcohol and ether, is insoluble in water, and is used as an insecticide and anthelmintic, as a camphor substitute in nitrocellulose, as an ingredient in smoke-producing mixtures and in pyrotechnics, as a retarding agent in fermentation, as a solvent, in explosives and in organic synthesis. 8, record 1, English, - hexachloroethane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Also known under a large number of commercial designations, such as: Avlothane; Distokal; Distopan; Distopin; Egitol; Falkitol; Fasciolin; Mottenhexe; NA 9037; NCI-C04604; Phenohep; RCRA waste number U131. 8, record 1, English, - hexachloroethane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: C2Cl6 or Cl3CCCl3 8, record 1, English, - hexachloroethane
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Explosifs et artifices (Industries)
- Agents de pollution
- Changements climatiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- hexachloroéthane
1, record 1, French, hexachloro%C3%A9thane
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- CFC 110 2, record 1, French, CFC%20110
correct, trademark, masculine noun
- F 110 2, record 1, French, F%20110
correct, trademark, masculine noun
- Fréon 110 2, record 1, French, Fr%C3%A9on%20110
correct, trademark, masculine noun
- Halon 2.060 2, record 1, French, Halon%202%2E060
correct, trademark, masculine noun
- hexachloro-éthane 3, record 1, French, hexachloro%2D%C3%A9thane
masculine noun
- hexachloréthane 4, record 1, French, hexachlor%C3%A9thane
masculine noun
- perchloréthane 5, record 1, French, perchlor%C3%A9thane
masculine noun
- perchloroéthane 4, record 1, French, perchloro%C3%A9thane
masculine noun
- hexachlorure de carbone 6, record 1, French, hexachlorure%20de%20carbone
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chlorofluoroéthane entièrement halogéné, utilisé comme explosif de sûreté et comme accélérateur de vulcanisation, que l’on soupçonne d’appauvrir la couche d’ozone stratosphérique. 7, record 1, French, - hexachloro%C3%A9thane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hexachloroéthane : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des munitions. 8, record 1, French, - hexachloro%C3%A9thane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C2Cl6 ou Cl3CCCl3 9, record 1, French, - hexachloro%C3%A9thane
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Explosivos y fuegos de artificio (Industrias)
- Agentes contaminantes
- Cambio climático
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- hexacloroetano
1, record 1, Spanish, hexacloroetano
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- percloroetano 2, record 1, Spanish, percloroetano
masculine noun
- hexacloruro de carbono 3, record 1, Spanish, hexacloruro%20de%20carbono
masculine noun
- CFC 110 3, record 1, Spanish, CFC%20110
trademark
- freón 110 3, record 1, Spanish, fre%C3%B3n%20110
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: C2Cl6 o Cl3CCCl3 4, record 1, Spanish, - hexacloroetano
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Sólido cristalino incoloro, con olor a alcanfor. Soluble en alcohol y éter, insoluble en agua. Muy tóxico e irritante. 5, record 1, Spanish, - hexacloroetano
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-07-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Refining of Metals
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- grain refinement
1, record 2, English, grain%20refinement
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Grain refinement refers to the use of an additive to reduce the final grain size during solidification. 1, record 2, English, - grain%20refinement
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CANMET-MTL researchers learned that hexachloroethane increased the strength of AZ91 magnesium alloy by approximately 12% and the ductility by 25% through grain refinement. More importantly, it reduced the tendency of castings to hottear while cooling in the mould. 2, record 2, English, - grain%20refinement
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
CANMET-MTL : Canada Centre for Mineral and Energy Technology - Materials Technology Laboratory. 2, record 2, English, - grain%20refinement
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Affinage des métaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- affinage du grain
1, record 2, French, affinage%20du%20grain
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On entend par affinage du grain l’utilisation d’un additif pour réduire la taille finale du grain durant la solidification. 1, record 2, French, - affinage%20du%20grain
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Des chercheurs du LTM-CANMET ont réalisé que l'hexachloroéthane accroît la résistance mécanique de l'alliage de magnésium AZ91 d’environ 12 %, et sa ductilité de 25 %, par l'affinage du grain. De plus, il diminue les criques de solidification dans les pièces coulées durant leur refroidissement dans les moules. 1, record 2, French, - affinage%20du%20grain
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
LTM-CANMET : Laboratoire de la technologie des matériaux - Centre canadien de la technologie des minéraux et de l’énergie. 2, record 2, French, - affinage%20du%20grain
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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