Chlorofluorocarbons

Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are a very present gas in our modern day world. Discovered by Thomas Midgley, an organic chemist at General Motors Corporation in 1920. He was looking for inert, non-toxic, non-flammable compounds with low boiling points that could be used as a method of cooling. Chlorofluorocarbons are now essential tools needed for various house hold utilities, they can be found in air conditioners, refrigerators, spray cans and other common items. …