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Propane exists in its liquid form at or below its boiling point (-44°F) as well as when it stored under pressure. To further explain, if the temperature outside is -45°F, propane will be a liquid and you would be able to pour it out of a bucket. But as soon as the temperature rises to -44°F, the propane begins to boil and thus give off vapor. If the temperature outside is colder than -44°F, propane exists as a liquid. It's still propane but it looks a lot like water while at this cold temperature. It's colorless, odorless and tasteless...but who would take a drink of a any liquid that is 45 degrees below zero? Who would stick their finger in a glass of anything that is 45 degrees below zero? Holding a handful of ice can be quite uncomfortable (or painful) after some time but think how painful it would be if that handful of ice was almost 75 degrees colder.
Because propane boils at a temperature that is over 70 degrees lower than the freezing point of water, it has the ability to freeze skin tissue in a very short period of time (severe frostbite). The temperature properties of liquid propane are such that being aware of possible danger when dealing with propane in its liquid state is extremely important.
Propane VaporPropane becomes a vapor at temperatures above -44°F. Similar to water when it boils and gives off steam, propane gives off vapor when it boils. One may refer to propane vapor as "flammable steam" for simplicity. However, for the propane vapor to be ignited, there must be the right mix of air and vapor. Propane vapor is heavier than air and will sink to and collect in the lowest point it can find. If propane is vented to the outside air, it will quickly dissipate with the slightest movement of air. Conversely, if propane is vented into an air tight structure with no air movement, the propane vapor will collect on the floor and rise vertically if more propane is vented into the structure.This is extremely important to know because if there is a propane leak in a house or building, the propane vapor will seek the lowest possible point where it will collect. Keep in mind that one gallon of propane will produce over 36 cubic feet of vapor and this vapor will settle in the lowest possible place. If the propane vapor level continues to rise, it may ignite if finds a source of ignition. The weight of propane vapor being heavier than that of air is a characteristic of propane gas that needs to be understood by all LP Gas users, not just propane companies and their employees.
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How easy is it to change the propane in a propane generator?
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Does propane go bad in tanks?
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Propane is not an electrolyte.
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Where would you look to find the date that the propane tank was certified?
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What kinds of dangerous gases would a leak detection service look for?
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Does propane undergo addition reaction?
Alkanes like (methane, ethane, propane etc.) … They do not undergo addition reactions
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What are some uses for propane?
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Why does your car smell like propane with the windows open?
I dont know why it might smell like propane in your case but my car runs on propane so the exhaust has a propane sorta smell to it. In your case id check your exhaust. You might need a new catalytic converter or something may be leaking under your hood.
Does a propane grill cook faster than charcoal?
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What were Coleman propane cylinders like in 1979?
Coleman propane cylinders were shallow and short. It was more accessible. They were easier to take care of.
How much propane can make you high?
propane has no hallucinogenic properties and can't make you high. Plus it smells like sh*t
Does propane go bad in tanks?
no it does not. unlike fossil fuels like gasoline, kerosine and diesel, natural gases like propane NEVER go bad.
