Formula: C2H6
or R170
Ethane is a flammable, colorless, odorless, liquefied gas.
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Applications
Applications of ethane include the following:
- Main use is for the production of ethene by steam cracking
- Commonly used as a raw material for the manufacturing of halogenated ethanes
- Has been used as a refrigerant for extremely low temperature refrigerating systems
| Grade 2 | Grade 3 | Grade 4 | Grade 4.5 | Grade 5 | Grade 5.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purity | 99.0% | 99.9% | 99.99% | 99.995% | 99.999% | 99.9995% |
| Nitrogen | < 500 ppmv | < 100 ppmv | < 10 ppmv | < 5 ppmv | < 3 ppmv | < 1 ppmv |
| Oxygen | < 200 ppmv | < 20 ppmv | < 4 ppmv | < 2 ppmv | < 1 ppmv | < 1 ppmv |
| Carbon Dioxide / Carbon | < 200 ppmv | < 10 ppmv | < 8 ppmv | < 4 ppmv | < 2 ppmv | < 1 ppmv |
| Other Hydrocarbons | < 9000 ppmv | < 800 ppmv | < 80 ppmv | < 40 ppmv | < 6 ppmv | < 3 ppmv |
| Moisture | < 10 ppmv | < 5 ppmv | < 5 ppmv | < 5 ppmv | < 3 ppmv | < 1 ppmv |
| Total Impurities | < 1% | < 1000 ppmv | < 100 ppmv | < 50 ppmv | < 10 ppmv | < 5 ppmv |
**Moisture level guaranteed only when Electronic Fluorocarbons prepares the cylinders.
All concentrations are on a mol/mol basis unless otherwise stated.
This product is analyzed liquid phase.
| Technical Data | |
| Molecular Weight | 30.07 |
| Specific Volume | 12.8 cf/lb |
| Pressure @ 70ºF | 543 psig |
| Flammability Limits | 3.0-12.5% in Air |
| Valve Outlet: | CGA 350 LB CGA 170 |
| Shipping Information | |
| DOT Name: | Ethane, Compressed |
| Hazard Class | 2.1 |
| DOT No. | UN 1035 |
| DOT Label | Flammable Gas |
| CAS No. | 78-84-0 |
| Cylinder Size | Fill Weight (lbs) |
| 49L/Size 300 | 40 |
| 44L/Size 200 | 32 |
| 16L/Size 80 | 12 |
| 7L/Size 35 | 5 |
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