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Propane: Properties

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A. CHEMICAL

Sr.No

Component

Unit

Specification

1

C2( Ethane)

Vol %

2.5 - 3.5

2

C3(Propane)

Vol %

95.0 - 97.0

3

C4( Butane)

Vol %

0.5- 1.5

4

C5(Pentane) and Heavier

Vol %

NIL

5

Total Olefins

Vol %

NIL

6

Corrosive Compounds copper Strip

No.

1.0 Max.

7

H2S

PPM

NIL

8

Sulphur (Volatile)

PPM

NIL

9

Total Water Content

PPM

None

10

Calorific Value

Kcal/kg

11500 to 11900

11

Moisture

PPM

NIL

B. PHYSICAL

Sr.No. Property Data
1 Chemical Formula C3H8
2 Boiling Point 420C
3 Melting Point 1860C
4 Vapour Density 1.6
5 Specific Gravity 0.5
6 Appearance Colourless
7 Odour Odourless
8 Physical State Compressed Liquid
9 Vapour Pressure at 400C 15.81 kg/cm2
10 Volatility 38 to- 400C
11 Solubility in water 6.5 ml/100 ml at 18.50C