Properties Of Gas Flashcards
(32 cards)
What is the chemical formula for natural gas?
CH4
What is the chemical formula for propane?
C3H8
What is the chemical formula for butane?
C4H10
What is the standard gravity for natural gas in vapour state?
0.6
What is the standard gravity for propane in vapour state?
1.5
What is the standard gravity of butane and vapour state?
2
What is the standard gravity of natural gas in liquid state?
N/A
What is the standard gravity of propane in liquid state?
0.5
What is the standard gravity of butane in liquid state?
0.58
What is the expansion ratio of natural gas?
600:1
What is the expansion ratio of natural gas?
600:1
What is the expansion ratio of propane?
270:1
What is the expansion ratio of butane?
235:1
What is the calorific value in BTUs of natural gas?
1000
What is the calorific value of propane in BTUs?
2500
What is the calorific value of butane in BTUs?
3200
What is the calorific value of butane in BTUs?
3200
What are the flammable limits of natural gas?
4-14%
What are the flammable limits of propane?
2.5-9.5%
What are the flammable limits of butane?
2-8.5%
What is the ignition temperature of natural gas?
1200 F
What is the ignition temperature of butane?
1000 F
What is the max flame temperature of natural gas?
3500 F
What is the max flame temperature of propane?
3600