The desorption behaviour (desorption temperature and extent of desorption)
of HF,HCFC-133a (CF3CH2Cl) and HFC-134a (CF3H2F) on gamma-AlF3 or catalyst
supported on gamma-AlF3 was studied using an adsorption apparatus and TG, D
TA and DSC methods. On the basis of the re suits a reaction mechanism was p
roposed for the preparation of HFC-134a. The gamma-AlF3 employed for prepar
ing the catalyst was expected to be stable below 550 degrees C based on the
crystalline phase transition temperature of gamma-AlF3.