Isopentane

Your Professional Isopentane Supplier

 

Our goal is to become your true partner in the field of isopentane in China. Nanjing ZL Energy Co.,Ltd mainly engaged in the technology research and development, production and sales of refrigerant, foaming agent and other energy products as well as fluorine refrigerant series products. We have a skilled engineering team dedicated to refining every stage, from product development and process improvement to production oversight, ensuring every product delivered meets rigorous quality and performance standards. The price is competitive and the product is quality-assured, which is a good choice for your long-term cooperation.

 

 
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Why Choose Us
 

Fast transportation

In order to better serve customers, the company has established its own dangerous goods transportation fleet and established a stable and efficient transportation channel.

 

Production equipment

We have 4 production lines, pressure horizontal storage tanks, spherical tanks and a complete analytical laboratory.

 

Our certification

We have ISO, SGS, ROHS and other certifications.

 

Our services

In the pre-sales stage, our team of experts will recommend the most suitable products according to the needs of customers and provide detailed technical consultation. During the sales period, we ensure timely delivery and provide installation guidance. For after-sales, we provide long-term technical support, warranty services and spare parts to help customers maximize the use of products and get reliable maintenance during use.

 

Advantages of Isopentane

 

 

Isopentane is an extremely volatile and extremely flammable liquid at room temperature and pressure. It is also the least dense liquid at standard conditions. The normal boiling point is just a few degrees above room temperature and isopentane will readily boil and evaporate away on a warm day.

 

Properties of Isopentane
 

Product name

Isopentane

Gas density

3.134kg/m3

Liquid density

619.7kg/m3

Boiling point

17.85℃

Melting point

-160℃.

Critical pressure

3.3812MPa

Critical temperature

197.24℃

Explosion limit

(In air) 1.4%~8.3% (volume)

 

Isopentane Blowing Agent

 

Use of Isopentane

Isopentane is an organic compound with a variety of uses, ranging from being an ingredient in cosmetics to being a component in a type of geothermal power plant. This solvent is extremely flammable. Its tendency to evaporate makes it useful for dissolving compounds, since it is easily evaporated away. This chemical smells like gasoline and does not dissolve in water, but floats on top of it. It is considered harmful to the environment.

 

In laboratories, isopentane is used to make a bath in liquid nitrogen. It is quite common to prepare tissues for storage at -94°F (-70°C) by immersing them in liquid nitrogen. This process of flash freezing preserves such biological samples.

 

Another use of isopentane is in a type of geothermal plant known as a binary cycle power plant. Geothermal plants tap into heat energy deep in the earth and convert it to electricity. This kind of geothermal plant can use cooler reservoirs than other types. This is because the hot water from the geothermal energy heats liquid isopentane and turns it into a gas. This gas then drives a turbine and generator to generate the power plant’s electricity.

 

 

Structure of Isopentane

2-Methylbutane (isopentane), C5H12, is a flammable liquid and exhibits physical properties very similar to those of pentane. It has been detected in urban air.2-Methylbutane is an alkane that is butane substituted by a methyl group at position.

 

It has a higher BP than butane because, although similarly branched, it has a higher MW. A useful analogy for comparing molecules with the same size of longest chain is that of cylindrical-shaped molecules. It has a role as a refrigerant. Biological samples flash frozen for example with a combination of liquid nitrogen and methylbutane can then be used for storage, cryosection, etc.

 

Watery colorless liquid with a gasoline-like odor. Floats on water. Flammable, irritating vapor is produced. Boiling point is 82°F.

Isopentane R601a

 

Safety Guidelines for Using Isopentane

 

Store in a cool, ventilated warehouse. Keep away from fire and heat sources. The warehouse temperature should not exceed 30"C. Keep the container sealed. It should be stored separately from oxidants and should not be mixed. Use explosion-proof lighting and ventilation facilities. Mechanical equipment and tools that are prone to sparks are prohibited. The storage area should be equipped with leakage emergency treatment equipment and appropriate containment materials.

 

Packing and Shipping of Isopentane
 

Packing

Be stored in high-pressure cylinders or tanks

Shipping

Shipped by road, sea, rail

 

 

FAQ

 

Q: What is isopentane used for?

A: Isopentane, a branched-chain alkane (C5H12), is primarily used as a solvent, propellant, and working fluid in various applications. It's also a key component of natural gasoline and is used in geothermal power production.

Q: What is the formula for isopentane?

A: Isopentane | C5H12 | CID 6556 - PubChem.

Q: How do you dispose of isopentane?

A: Dilute with water and mop up if water-soluble. Alternatively, or if water-insoluble, absorb with an inert dry material and place in an appropriate waste disposal container. Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor.

Q: Is isopentane a liquid or gas?

A: Isopentane is a volatile and flammable liquid. It is one of three structural isomers with the molecular formula C5H12, the others being pentane (n-pentane) and neopentane (2,2-dimethylpropane).

Q: What is the difference between pentane and isopentane?

A: Isopentane has a higher diffusivity than does n-pentane. This is attributed to the higher cross section of isopentane, which is closer to the void cross section. Further, the coupling of the translational motion with the slower dihedral angle reorientation in the case of n-pentane decreases its mobility.

Q: Where do you store Isopentane?

A: The material is stable under normal ambient and anticipated storage and handling conditions of tem- perature and pressure. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources.

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