Description
Technical Parameters
Methane
Ⅰ. Basic Information
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Chemical Formula | CH₄ |
| Molecular Weight | 16.04 g/mol |
| Appearance | Colorless, odorless gas at room temperature and pressure (odorants are added for domestic use) |
| Melting Point | -182.5 °C |
| Boiling Point | -161.5 °C |
| Density | Approx. 0.657 kg/m³ (gas, 0°C, 1 atm), lighter than air |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble in water (approx. 22 mg/L at 20°C); soluble in organic solvents (ethanol, diethyl ether) |
| Flash Point | -188 °C |
| Explosion Limits | 5% – 15% by volume in air |
| Heat of Combustion | Approx. 55.5 MJ/kg |
| Critical Temperature | -82.6 °C |
| Critical Pressure | 4.6 MPa |
Ⅱ. Main Applications
| Sector | Specific Uses |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Natural gas power generation, town gas, boiler fuel, LNG vehicle fuel |
| Chemical Feedstock | Hydrogen production (steam reforming), methanol, ammonia (fertilizers), acetylene, methyl chloride |
| Electronics Industry | High-purity methane for plasma etching and carbon sources in CVD processes |
| Calibration Gas | Preparation of certified standard gas mixtures for GC calibration and environmental monitoring |
| Scientific Research | Combustion experiments, greenhouse gas studies, simulation of extraterrestrial atmospheres (e.g., Titan) |
| CBM Utilization | Extraction and purification of coalbed methane for power generation or heating |
Ⅲ.Packing:
40L, 47L, 50L high pressure cylinders, ISO tanks, bundle containers.Valve: CGA350, QF-30A, DISS724.MOQ: 1 cylinder.Supply capacity: large stock.Delivery time: in stock / 7-15 days.Payment terms: T/T, L/C.
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