Propane
propane, R290, propyl hydride, dimethylmethane
How to detect Propane
Formula: C3H8 | CAS: 74-98-6
Synonyms: propane, R290, propyl hydride, dimethylmethane
Specification
| Specification | Value/Information |
|---|---|
| Formula | C3H8 |
| CAS no. | 74-98-6 |
| Gas Response Factor, 11.7 eV | 3.00 |
| Gas Response Factor, 10.6 eV | ZR |
| Gas Response Factor, 10.0 eV | ZR |
| ppm per mg/m⁻³, (20 °C, 1 bar) | 0.546 |
| Molecular Weight, g/mole | 44.1 |
| Melting point, °C | -188 |
| Boiling point, °C | -42 |
| Flash point, °C | -104 |
| Specification | Value/Information |
|---|---|
| Upper Explosive Limit, % | 10.8 |
| Lower Explosive Limit, % | 1.7 |
| Density, g.cm⁻³ | 0.493 |
| Ionisation Energy, eV | 11.07 |
| NIOSH TWA REL, ppm | 1000 |
| NIOSH TWA REL, mg.m⁻³ | 1800 |
| NIOSH IDLH, ppm | 2100 |
| OSHA TWA PEL, ppm | 1000 |
| OSHA TWA PEL, mg.m⁻³ | 1800 |