N-Butane

Your Professional N-Butane Supplier

 

Our goal is to become your true partner in the field of n-butane 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 N-Butane

 
 
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Fast burn

Butane lights instantly and reaches its maximum heat output right away so that you don’t have to wait to start cooking or get warm.

 
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Ease of use

Compared with using other types of fuel such as unleaded gasoline and kerosene, butane is extremely easy to use. While other types of fuel May require priming with a preheat fuel or pouring a certain amount out, butane canisters are easily attached to the stove or heater and will start working right away.

 
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Energy efficiency

Butane produces about 12% more energy than propane when the same volumes are burned above freezing. Campers will save on money, back pain, and space by using butane because they won’t need to buy or pack as many lightweight butane bottles.

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Properties of N-Butane
 

Property

Observation

Molar Mass

58.124 g/mol

Density

2.48 kg/cm3kg/cm3 at 15 °C

Melting Point

133 to 139 K

Boiling Point

272 to 274 K

Solubility in Water

61 mg/L at 20 °C

Appearance

Colourless

Odour

Odourless

Specific Gravity

0.601

 

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Use of N-Butane

Heating: N-butane is primarily used as a heating and cooking fuel.


Motor fuel: N-butane finds widespread use as a motor fuel, e.G. For forklifts, especially under conditions where conventional fuel exhausts would not be desirable like the inside of buildings.


Calibration gas: N-butane is used as a component in calibration gases for the gas, oil and chemical industries. It is also used as a standard fuel gas for the calibration of burners.


Refrigeration: Very pure forms of n-butane can be used in refrigeration applications, replacing ozone depeleting halocarbons. It has the ashrae number r-600.


Propellant: N-butane is also used as an aerosol propellant, either pure or mixed with other hydrocarbons.

 

N-Butane Purity Grades
 

Product/Grade

Purity

Research

99.99%

Instrument

99.50%

Chemically Pure

99.00%

 

Safety Guidelines for Using N-Butane

 

N-butane is a gas at normal temperature and pressure, but it can be liquefied under high pressure or low temperature conditions. Liquid n-butane is easy to store and transport. N-butane is usually stored in cylinders or tank trucks, and its design meets the safety standards of pressure vessels, and is usually required to have high pressure resistance, explosion resistance, and corrosion resistance.

During storage, the temperature and pressure must be strictly controlled to avoid excessive pressure and low temperature, and to prevent container rupture or liquefied gas leakage. To ensure safety, the storage area should be equipped with ventilation facilities and fire-fighting equipment to prevent the accumulation of n-butane gas and cause explosions. Regular inspection of the sealing and safety of storage equipment is also an important measure to prevent accidents.

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Packing and Shipping of N-Butane
 

Packing

Be stored in high-pressure cylinders or tanks

Shipping

Shipped by road, sea, rail

 

 

FAQ

 

Q: What does the n mean in n-butane?

A: One compound, called n-butane, where the prefix n- represents normal, has its four carbon atoms bonded in a continuous chain. The other, called isobutane, has a branched chain

Q: What is the difference between I and n-butane?

A: While both normal butane (n-butane) and Isobutane (i-butane) share the same chemical formula (C4H10), they differ in the 3D arrangement of the molecules.

Q: Is n-butane toxic?

A: Because it is easily accessible, butane is often used in inhalant abuse. The toxicity of butane is low. Huge exposure concentrations can be assumed in butane abuse. The predominant effects observed in abuse cases are central nervous system (CNS) and cardiac effects.

Q: What is the difference between n-butane and neo butane?

A: Butane of n-Butane is the simple structure formed by 4 C atoms. The prifix Iso- is used when 1 C atom is attached to the 2nd C atom of Parent chain. So isobutane or 2-methylpropane is an isomer of butane. The prifix neo- is used when 2 C atoms are attached to the 2nd C atom of Parent chain.

Q: What is the use of n-butane?

A: N-Butane is used in calibration gas mixtures for petrochemical industry, environmental emission monitoring and trace impurity analyzers.

Q: Are isobutane and n-butane the same?

A: Regarding isobutane vs butane, isobutane (i-butane) is an isomer of normal butane (n-butane). That means that the chemical formula for isobutane – C4H10 – is the same but has a different arrangement of its carbon and hydrogen atoms.

We're well-known as one of the leading n-butane manufacturers and suppliers in China. If you're going to buy high quality n-butane at competitive price, welcome to get more information from our factory.

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