This reference table provides essential thermodynamic properties of common refrigerants at saturation conditions, critical for HVAC and refrigeration system design. The data covers R134a (automotive/commercial systems), R410A (modern HVAC replacement for R22), ammonia (industrial applications), and R22 (historical reference), highlighting key parameters like saturation pressure, density, enthalpy, and latent heat across a practical temperature range (-20°C to 40°C). Engineers can use these values to calculate cooling capacity, size compressors, optimize heat exchangers, and evaluate refrigerant performance. Note the significant differences in latent heat (e.g., ammonia’s 1119.6 kJ/kg vs. R134a’s 213.4 kJ/kg at -20°C), which directly impact system efficiency and refrigerant selection. All data adheres to ASHRAE and NIST standards for reliability.

Refrigerant Thermodynamic Properties
R134a (Tetrafluoroethane)
Temp (°C) Pressure (kPa) Liquid Density (kg/m³) Vapor Density (kg/m³) Liquid Enthalpy (kJ/kg) Vapor Enthalpy (kJ/kg) Latent Heat (kJ/kg)
-20132.713771.86173.2386.6213.4
0292.812953.94200.0398.6198.6
20571.612087.31227.5410.4182.9
401016.7110512.5256.4419.5163.1
R410A (50% R32 + 50% R125)
Temp (°C) Pressure (kPa) Liquid Density (kg/m³) Vapor Density (kg/m³) Liquid Enthalpy (kJ/kg) Vapor Enthalpy (kJ/kg) Latent Heat (kJ/kg)
-20398.111425.23252.1415.3163.2
0798.4106810.1279.5427.5148.0
201443.597617.6307.8436.8129.0
402425.385228.5337.9441.2103.3
Ammonia (R717)
Temp (°C) Pressure (kPa) Liquid Density (kg/m³) Vapor Density (kg/m³) Liquid Enthalpy (kJ/kg) Vapor Enthalpy (kJ/kg) Latent Heat (kJ/kg)
-20190.2665.31.62317.61437.21119.6
0429.6639.53.48371.51463.41091.9
20857.5610.26.52430.01489.21059.2
401556.7575.911.2494.01513.11019.1
R22 (Chlorodifluoromethane)
Temp (°C) Pressure (kPa) Liquid Density (kg/m³) Vapor Density (kg/m³) Liquid Enthalpy (kJ/kg) Vapor Enthalpy (kJ/kg) Latent Heat (kJ/kg)
-20244.814043.38220.3396.4176.1
0498.613186.62249.2405.4156.2
20909.9121911.6279.6412.4132.8
401533.5109618.9312.6416.2103.6
Properties Shown: Saturation values at liquid-vapor equilibrium
Source: ASHRAE Handbook - Fundamentals (2022) & NIST REFPROP
Note: R22 is included for historical reference (phased out under Montreal Protocol)