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The properties of different gases are given below:
 
Carbon dioxide gas
 
Properties in English units
 
  • Molecular weight: 44.01

 

  • Normal Boiling Point (1 atm)
  • Temp. (° F): -109.3
  • Latent Heat of Vaporization (BTU/lb): 245.5

 

  • Gas Phase Properties @ 32°F & @1 atm
  • Specific Gravity (Air = 1 ): 1.524
  • Specific Heat (Cp) (BTU/lb °F): 0.199
  • Density (lb/cu. ft): 0.12341

 

  • Liquid Phase Properties @ B P& @ 1 atm
  • Specific Gravity (Water) = 1: 1.18
  • Specific Heat (Cp) BTU/lb °F:

 

  • Triple Point
  • Temp. (°F): 69.9
  • Pressure (psia): 75.1
 
  • Critical Point
  • Temp. (°F):87.9
  • Pressure ( psia ): 1070.6
  • Density (lb/cu ft): 29.2
 
Oxygen
 

Properties in English units

 
  • Molecular weight: 32.00
 
  • Normal Boiling Point (1 atm)
  • Temp. (° F): -297.3
  • Latent Heat of Vaporization (BTU/lb): 91.7
 
  • Gas Phase Properties @ 32°F & @1 atm
  • Specific Gravity (Air = 1 ): 1.113
  • Specific Heat (Cp) (BTU/lb °F): 0.2197
  • Density (lb/cu. ft): 0.089212
 
  • Liquid Phase Properties @ B P& @ 1 atm
  • Specific Gravity (Water) = 1: 1.14
  • Specific Heat (Cp) BTU/lb °F:- 0.4058

 

  • Triple Point
  • Temp. (°F): -361.8
  • Pressure (psia): 0.02147
 
  • Critical Point
  • Temp. (°F): -181.43
  • Pressure ( psia ): 731.4
  • Density (lb/cu ft): 27.22
 
Nitrogen
 
Properties in English units
 
  • Molecular weight: 28.01
 
  • Normal Boiling Point (1 atm)
  • Temp. (° F): -320.4
  • Latent Heat of Vaporization (BTU/lb): 85.6
 
  • Gas Phase Properties @ 32°F & @1 atm
  • Specific Gravity (Air = 1 ): 0.9737
  • Specific Heat (Cp) (BTU/lb °F): 0.249
  • Density (lb/cu. ft): 0.07807
 
  • Liquid Phase Properties @ B P& @ 1 atm
  • Specific Gravity (Water) = 1: 0.808
  • Specific Heat (Cp) BTU/lb °F: 0.4877

 

  • Triple Point
  • Temp. (°F): -346.0
  • Pressure (psia): 1.81
 
  • Critical Point
  • Temp. (°F): -232.4
  • Pressure ( psia ): 493
  • Density (lb/cu ft): 19.6
 

Hydrogen

 
Properties in English units
 
  • Molecular weight: 2.02
 
  • Normal Boiling Point (1 atm)
  • Temp. (° F): -423
  • Latent Heat of Vaporization (BTU/lb): 191.7
 
  • Gas Phase Properties @ 32°F & @1 atm
  • Specific Gravity (Air = 1 ): 0.005611
  • Specific Heat (Cp) (BTU/lb °F): 0.071
  • Density (lb/cu. ft): 2.309
 
  • Liquid Phase Properties @ B P& @ 1 atm
  • Specific Gravity (Water) = 1: -434.6
  • Specific Heat (Cp) BTU/lb °F: 1.045
 
  • Triple Point
  • Temp. (°F): 434.6
  • Pressure (psia): 1.045
 
  • Critical Point
  • Temp. (°F): -399.93
  • Pressure ( psia ): 190.8
  • Density (lb/cu ft): 1.88
 
Natural gas

 

Physical properties

  • Nontoxic
  • Lighter than air
  • Colorless
  • Odorless
  • Contributes to a cleaner environment
 
Chemical Components
 
Component    wt. %
Methane   70-90
Ethane   5-15
Propane and Butane   < 5
CO2, N2, H2S, etc.    Balance


Methane   Properties

          Property            Value
       Molar mass   16.0425 g/mol
       Density and phase   0.717 kg/m³, gas
       Solubility in water   3.5 mg/100 ml (17 °C)
       Boiling point   -161.6 °C (111.55 K, -258.88 °F)
       Melting point  -182.5 °C (90.6 K, -296.5 °F)
      Critical point    190.5 K (-82.6 °C) at 4.6 MPa (45 atm)
       Triple point     90.1 K, 0.117 bar

 


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