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What can you use instead of butane in your lighter not propane?
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∙ 10y ago
The longer the hydrocarbon the greater the potential energy. You would have too hot a flame if your lighter contained hexane ( a six carbon chain ) instead of butane.
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Older lighters used to use lighter fluid (closer to hexane) to provide the flame. A spark would ignite the cloud of hydrocarbon gas at the end of the wick. The fuel was not under pressure as in a butane lighter. It is not suffieciently volatile to turn into a gas a ambient temperaures to provide a gas stream as fuel as is done in modern lighters.
As far as the modern lighters, the butane requires less pressure to keep it in its more compact liquid form than propane would. This reduces the needed strength of the containment system increasing the safety while decresing the cost.. At the same time the butane is still sufficiently volatile to evaporate at ambient temperatures and provide fuel for the flame.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 10y agoWhat this "(The reason is because Propane has a higher ignition temperature then Butane and because of this it can not be lit by Flint shards.)" Is way not correct!!! Thats not correct at all obviously whomever said that propane cant be ignited with flint shards has not a clue as I just lit a propane torch with a empty bic lighter using only the striker! Also oxy/acetylin for cuttining and welding steel wich burns even hotter! (think about it) what is the most comminly way used to light a oxy/acety torch ? answer a flint striker ! If you have ever seen one then you know what I am talking about ! If you dont believe this then just take a propane torch and go ahead and light it with a dead lighter and you to wil see proof in the poof! LOL
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What Can you fill a butane lighter with?
you can fill a butane lighter with lot's of things but you only want to use butane or (only if you have an adjustable lighter) propane. some of my freinds tried Ethane and they could either get it to burn a lighter up or it wouldn't light so it's hard to balance if you use that. I PLAY WITH FIRE :)
Can you use butane lighter fluid in Zippos?
Butane will only stay a liquid under pressure. NORMAL lighters keep it in a sealed container so it only evaporates when the trigger is pressed. Zippo lighters are NOT sealed and even if they had a way to inject butane, it would all flow out the top. Zippos require a fuel that is a liquid at room temp and evaporates a little at a time so the sparks will ignite the gas. Zippo does produce a special butane lighter, however.
Can you use butane on bbq designed for propane?
No!!!!!!!!Added:Don't change!!Both pressure and ideal mixture with air are totally different, so one 'propane'-specific burner can't burn butane properly.
Where can one find information on butane?
Doing a quick search on-line will yield many results, but if you want a more personal explanation of what butane is you could head to your local filling station (where they fill propane tanks and the like, not a convenience store). Propane is used in much the same way as butane, meaning as a fuel and someone schooled in the handling and use of such products is a fantastic source for such information.
What is the difference between zippo fluid and butane?
Butane lighters burn hotter but use up fuel fast compared to regular lighter fluid lighters which do not burn as hot but do not use up fuel as fast.**The answer is found in chemistry. Butane is a specific chemical, ie. C4H10; an alkane with four carbons and ten hydrogens. Lighter fluid is not so specific in its contents - it is generally defined as a highly combustible (thus high octane) hydrocarbon; Naptha.
What Can you fill a butane lighter with?
you can fill a butane lighter with lot's of things but you only want to use butane or (only if you have an adjustable lighter) propane. some of my freinds tried Ethane and they could either get it to burn a lighter up or it wouldn't light so it's hard to balance if you use that. I PLAY WITH FIRE :)
What can you use hydro carbon gases for?
Hydrocarbon gasses, namely methane, ethane, propane, butane, and isobutane are primarily used as fuels. Methane and ethane are in natural gas, propane is used for grills, butane and isobutne are in lighter fluid.
I have a Propane gas barbecue is it safe to use butane instead?
No, don't change!! Both pressure and ideal mixture with air are totally different, so one 'propane'-specific burner can't burn butane properly.
How does propane from cigarettes effect the body?
Cigarettes do not contain propane. Propane is a flammable gas. Most cigarette lighters contain butane (though some refillable lighters use a naptha or petroleum-based lighter fluid), and that is used to light the cigarettes, but you are not constantly breathing that.
Can you use butane lighter fluid in Zippos?
Butane will only stay a liquid under pressure. NORMAL lighters keep it in a sealed container so it only evaporates when the trigger is pressed. Zippo lighters are NOT sealed and even if they had a way to inject butane, it would all flow out the top. Zippos require a fuel that is a liquid at room temp and evaporates a little at a time so the sparks will ignite the gas. Zippo does produce a special butane lighter, however.
What has the author Lois S Kramer written?
Lois S. Kramer has written: 'In-state use study for propane and butane' -- subject(s): Butane industry, Market surveys, Propane industry
Is butane what you use to make a blue flame if so can you use it in a normal lighter or do you have to put it in a special blue lighter?
butane compared to methane is that butane has an extra carbon and 2 hydrogens, nothing to do with colour, maybe butane reacts faster and can create huge flames
Can you use butane on bbq designed for propane?
No!!!!!!!!Added:Don't change!!Both pressure and ideal mixture with air are totally different, so one 'propane'-specific burner can't burn butane properly.
Is it good to use a butane lighter with a hookah?
Sure, it's fine. I think the people in the Hookah places use butane lighters themselves.
What gas is it in a BBQ?
Most gas barbecues use propane although some are designed for butane.
Is it safe to use propane instead of co2 for a paintball gun?
No, only guns that are designed for propane should use it.
Is natural gas the best gas for a Bunsen burner?
Could possibly use propane or butane also,since they are both very popular fuels. Also, butane is a popular fuel used in torches.
