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| − | '''Propane''' (C<sub>3</sub>H<sub>8</sub>) is a straight-chain hydrocarbon. It is a colorless [[paraffinic gas]] that boils at a temperature of -43.67 degrees [[Fahrenheit]]. | + | '''Propane''' (C<sub>3</sub>H<sub>8</sub>) is a straight-chain hydrocarbon. It is a colorless [[paraffinic gas]] that boils at a temperature of -43.67 degrees [[Fahrenheit]]. Propane is extracted from [[natural gas]] or refinery gas streams. |
| − | + | Gas labled "propane" that is sold for use in home gas grills includes all products designated in [[ASTM]] Specification D1835 and Gas Processors Association Specifications for commercial propane and HD-5 propane. | |
[[category:Chemistry]] | [[category:Chemistry]] | ||
[[category:Chemical Compounds]] | [[category:Chemical Compounds]] | ||
[[category:energy]] | [[category:energy]] | ||
Revision as of 02:46, October 5, 2007
Propane (C3H8) is a straight-chain hydrocarbon. It is a colorless paraffinic gas that boils at a temperature of -43.67 degrees Fahrenheit. Propane is extracted from natural gas or refinery gas streams.
Gas labled "propane" that is sold for use in home gas grills includes all products designated in ASTM Specification D1835 and Gas Processors Association Specifications for commercial propane and HD-5 propane.