Ethane

Alkane aliphatic hydrocarbon with two carbon atoms of formula C2H6. In normal conditions is an excellent gaseous fuel. Its boiling point is -88 °C.

It is found in appreciable amount in natural gas.

The gas mixes well with air, explosive mixtures are easily formed. as a pump, which produces great harm. Ethane has a higher calorific value and equal to 21.2 and 23.4 [MJ/l]

Basic properties:
Properties Value
chemical formula C2H6
molecular weight 30.069 g/mol
phase gas (at STP)
melting point -182.79 °C
boiling point -88.6 °C
density 0.00125324 g/cm3 (at 20 °C)
solubility soluble in water
dielectric constant 1.0014

Gas properties:
Properties Value
density 0.00125324 g/cm3 (at 20 °C)
vapor density 1.05 (relative to air)
molar volume 23993 cm3/mol
refractive index 1.00076
dynamic viscosity 9×10-6 Pa s (at 25 °C)