The amounts of tetrafluoromethane (CF 4 ) and hexafluoroethane (C 2 F 6 ) adsorbed on various adsorbents such as zeolite, activated carbon, and silica gel were measured experimentally using the volumetric method at 303 K in the pressure range from 3 kPa to 210 kPa. Experimental data for zeolite 13X, zeolite 5A, and activated carbon 20 to 40 mesh were obtained at 323 K and 343 K. Langmuir, Sips, and Toth isotherms were used to fit the experimental data. The isotherm parameters were determined, and the isosteric heats of adsorption were evaluated. Of the three isotherms tested, the Sips isotherm gave the most satisfactory fit of the experimental data. Zeolite 13X was the most favorable adsorbent showing large amounts of adsorbed CF 4 and C 2 F 6 .

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Adsorption and desorption characteristics of CF 4 , which is considered a significant global warming compound, were experimentally investigated. Dynamic behavior of feed gas mixture of CF 4 and N 2 was observed by breakthrough curve. Effects of CF 4 concentrations in the feed gas were investigated, and three pressurization methods were compared. Desorption experiments were carried out using vacuum blowdown and purge. Desorption curves with various N 2 flow rates, feed compositions, and purge time were obtained. The enrichment factor was high for low concentration of CF 4 . However, the time required for complete desorption was independent of CF 4 concentration. In the operation of separate vacuum blowdown and purge steps, a short period of vacuum blowdown followed by the purge step was effective.

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