R 717

Refrigerant Fluids | R 717

Anhydrous ammonia (NH3) was one of the first refrigerant substances to be used in refrigeration plants. Ammonia owns excellent heat transfer properties: very high latent heat evaporation, not relevant ODP and GWP (Global Warming Potencial) equal to 0. Ammonia is particularly recommended as refrigerant fluid in medium-low temperature applications and in large plants with secondary fluid circuit.

ASHRAE designation and safety classification
R 717 - Anhydrous ammonia
Safety group B2

Applications

  • Refrigeration
    - commercial
    refrigerated counters, cold rooms, display units, ice makers, refrigerated vending machines, refrigerated warehouses, ice skating rinks
    - industrial
    refrigeration systems for the processing industry

Lubricants

  • MO
    mineral oil
  • PAG
    lubricant based on polyalkylenglycols
  • AB
    alkylbenzene lubricant


It is recommended to make reference to the plant manufacturer guidelines.
Availability and use allowed according to the applicable regulations  and eventual rights of third parts.