What Do HFCs Contain? The Chemical Makeup of Hydrofluorocarbons
                                
                                
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                                Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) are synthetic chemical compounds composed of hydrogen, fluorine, and carbon atoms. Originally developed to replace ozone-depleting substances, their specific chemical makeup gives them a zero ozone depletion potential, which was a significant advancement in environmental protection at the time.