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· The advantage of butane is that it is cheap, less toxic and can be legally used and stored inside a building or a house. Butane is a more efficient fuel than propane on a per-volume basis by around 12%. This means that a similar quantity of butane and propane yields extra energy for the butane.
· Butane fuel has several disadvantages. This includes its flame being is quite difficult to see, it being a poor cold weather fuel and unproductive in colder climates. The fuel's canisters are made of metal, which are usually heavy.
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∙ 12y agoThe advantages of Buthane is said to be predominatley used for mobile
heaters and it is mainly used for potable heaters , camping and barbecueing and leisure things(etc) in the warmer months.
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∙ 10y agoUnlike other lighters, a butane lighter measures the butane gas that escapes. One can also purchase a special windproof lighter that can survive in extreme wind and rain. However, this technology gets very hot.
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∙ 13y agoButane really doesn't have advantages or disadvantages, it just is...it's a good fuel.
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What is butane density?
butane density
Is butane malleable?
Butane is a gas. Gases are not malleable.
What is the difference between pentane and butane gas?
Butane has higher melting and boiling points.
Are cigarettes made with butane?
No. Butane is in cigarette lighters, so you might get trace amounts of butane when you light a cigarette.
What can you conclude about the structure of this compound butane?
Butane is an alkane - C4H10.
What is butane density?
butane density
What are the disadvantages of butane?
It can be difficult to see the flame. You don't have a way of seeing what your level is, when you run out you will not usually have a refill can with you. Butane lighters require more maintenance than a Bic lighter. Butane costs more. Especially triple filtered.
What is the chemical symbol for butane?
Butane is a component of LPG Liquefied Petroleum Gas. Butane is a hydrocarbon that is present natural gas and can be obtained when petroleum is refined. Butane is a gaseous alkane. The chemical symbol of Butane is C4H10. The main advantage of Butane is that it can be liquefied easily. This means that Butane can be used in both liquid and solid forms
Is butane an acid?
No, butane is a hydrocarbon and is not acidic.
Convert 432000 ozs of butane to pounds?
432000 oz of Butane= 432 lbs of Butane
Is butane malleable?
Butane is a gas. Gases are not malleable.
Does butane contain benzene?
A given sample of butane might contain traces of benzene, but pure butane does not.
What is the difference between pentane and butane gas?
Butane has higher melting and boiling points.
Are cigarettes made with butane?
No. Butane is in cigarette lighters, so you might get trace amounts of butane when you light a cigarette.
Is butane a heterogeneous mixture?
Butane is homogeneous. Butane may mean n-butane, iso-butane or a mixture of the two isomers. If the sample were a mixture of the two isomers then it would be a homgeneous mixture.
What has the highest vapor pressure butane ethanol or toluene?
butane
What is butane at room temperature?
Butane is a gas at room temperature
