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70160

Nafion™ 117 containing solution

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Nafion™ 117 containing solution

~5% in a mixture of lower aliphatic alcohols and water

Synonym(s):

Tetrafluoroethylene-perfluoro-3,6-dioxa-4-methyl-7-octenesulfonic acid copolymer

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CAS Number:
31175-20-9
MDL number:
MFCD00132790
UNSPSC Code:
26111700
eCl@ss:
32110203
NACRES:
NA.23
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liquid

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concentration

~5% in a mixture of lower aliphatic alcohols and water

refractive index

n20/D 1.38

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InChI

1S/C7HF13O5S.C2F4/c8-1(9)2(10)24-5(15,16)3(11,4(12,13)14)25-6(17,18)7(19,20)26(21,22)23;3-1(4)2(5)6/h(H,21,22,23);

InChI key

FOYUGSIADQEOEK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Nafion™ 117 solution can be used in the formation of nafion membranes with properties like good water uptake (~27%) and ionic conductivity (~1.23 × 10−2 Ω−1 cm−1). Its current density at 600V for the polymer electrolyte fuel cells is ~640 mA cm−2.[1]
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Application

Nafion™ 117 solution can be used for a variety of applications such as:
  • polyelectrolytic membrane for fuel cells[1][2]
  • metal extraction from aqueous solutions[3]
  • for the production of hydrogen by thermochemical water splitting[4]
  • as a reference membrane to evaluate the methanol permeability[5]

Legal Information

Nafion is a registered trademark of  THE CHEMOURS COMPANY FC LLC
Nafion is a trademark of The Chemours Company FC, LLC

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H225,H318,H336

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1 - Flam. Liq. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Central nervous system

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

67.0 °F

Flash Point(C)

19.44 °C

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BCCK2814
BCCK5672
BCCJ3882
BCCH4407
BCCH3123

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Adsorption of some heavy metal ions from aqueous solutions on Nafion 117 membrane
Nasef MM and Yahaya AH
Desalination, 249(2), 677-681 (2009)
Nafion/poly (vinyl alcohol) blends: effect of composition and annealing temperature on transport properties
DeLuca NW and Elabd YA
Journal of Membrane Science , 282(1-2), 217-224 (2006)
Parameters of PEM fuel-cells based on new membranes fabricated from Nafion, silicotungstic acid and thiophene
Tazi B and Savadogo O
Electrochimica Acta, 45(25-26), 4329-4339 (2000)
A comparison of methanol permeability in Chitosan and Nafion 117 membranes at high to medium methanol concentrations
Mukoma P, et al.
Journal of Membrane Science , 243(1-2), 293-299 (2004)
A new analytical system, based on an acoustic wave sensor, for halitosis evaluation
Fernandes DLA, et al.
Sensors and Actuators B, Chemical, 136, 73-79 (2009)
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  1. Is there any alternative products that can replace Nafion 117 solution since this is discontinued?

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    1. At this time, there is no direct substitute for Nafion 117. However, a brief search of the literature reveals that there may be acceptable alternatives. Please see the links below to review these publications:
      https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsaem.3c00522#:~:text=Polybenzimidazole%20Membranes%20as%20Nafion%20Replacement%20in%20Aqueous%20HCl%20Electrolyzers,-Kris%20Likit%2Danurak
      https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7377320/

      Should Aquivion E98-15S be of interest, please see the link below:
      https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/product/aldrich/802751

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  2. What is the storage condition (temperature of Nafion 117 containing solution?

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    1. The product is to be stored in room temperature. Please keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. For more safety and storage information please view the safety data sheet: https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/sds/aldrich/70160

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  3. What is the composition of Product 70160, Nafion® 117 solution?

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    1. The exact composition of the Nafion® 117 solution is considered proprietary by the manufacturer.  However, based on the data available, the composition is believed to be similar to the following: approximately 5% Nafion® Perfluorinated Ion-Exchange powder, 15-25% water, 1-5% methanol, with the remainder being a 1:1 mixture of 1-propanol and 2-propanol.

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  4. How can I dilute Product 70160, Nafion® 117 solution?

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    1. Dilution of the Nafion® 117 solution in a 50:50 mixture of 1-propanol/2-propanol is preferred.

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  5. Is Product 70160, Nafion® 117 solution, cationic or anionic?

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    1. Nafion® 117 is cationic (H+).

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  6. What is the Department of Transportation shipping information for this product?

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    1. Transportation information can be found in Section 14 of the product's (M)SDS.To access the shipping information for this material, use the link on the product detail page for the product.

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