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Acetylene gas is usually dissolved in acetone, as in this condition it occupies a much smaller volume. [But your acetylene cylinders should be kept vertical.] And acetylene under quite modest pressure is very explosive just by itself.
Examples (gases dissolved in liquids): oxygen in water or blood, carbon dioxide in water, acetylene in acetone, etc.
Many gases are filled in cylinders and include nitrogen, Carbon Dioxide, Helium, Hydrogen, Argon, Acetylene etc. Small cylinders that are extremely portable include butane etc.
Hydrogen has a density of 0.08988 g/L. After that is helium (0.1786 g/L) .Liquefied GasesLiquefied gases are gases which can become liquids at normal temperatures when they are inside cylinders under pressure. They exist inside the cylinder in a liquid-vapour balance or equilibrium. Initially the cylinder is almost full of liquid, and gas fills the space above the liquid. As gas is removed from the cylinder, enough liquid evaporates to replace it, keeping the pressure in the cylinder constant. Anhydrous ammonia, chlorine, propane, nitrous oxide and carbon dioxide are examples of liquefied gases. Non-Liquefied GasesNon-liquefied gases are also known as compressed, pressurized or permanent gases. These gases do not become liquid when they are compressed at normal temperatures, even at very high pressures. Common examples of these are oxygen, nitrogen, helium and argon. Dissolved GasesAcetylene is the only common dissolved gas. Acetylene is chemically very unstable. Even at atmospheric pressure, acetylene gas can explode. Nevertheless, acetylene is routinely stored and used safely in cylinders at high pressures (up to 250 psig at 21°C). This is possible because acetylene cylinders are fully packed with an inert, porous filler. The filler is saturated with acetone or other suitable solvent. When acetylene gas is added to the cylinder, the gas dissolves in the acetone. Acetylene in solution is stable.
Small hand torches are typically propane. Large professional welding torches use a mixture of oxygen and acetylene.
Acetone is usually added to cylinders of acetylene to stabilize it.
Acetylene gas is usually dissolved in acetone, as in this condition it occupies a much smaller volume. [But your acetylene cylinders should be kept vertical.] And acetylene under quite modest pressure is very explosive just by itself.
Because the acetylene is stored dissolved in acetone. You don't want to get any liquid acetone up into the valve area where it can get into the regulator, as it can damage the regulator. If the tank does go on its side, be sure to set it upright and let it be for awhile before putting it in use.
Acetylene -C2H2
Go and check safety regulations, and do it thoroughly. Some cylinders must be stored under very strict conditions - acetylene cylinders, for instance, contain a fusible pressure release plug that may leak acetylene, and an acetylene-air mixture is highly explosive. Check the regs.
No. Common examples would be CO2 dissolved in water as carbonate soft drinks. Acetylene gas is dissolved in acetone in industrial cylinders, thus eliminating the dangerous operation of compressing acetylene. (If compressed it will explode!)
If there is pressure in the tank it may be possible to use it. If not I wouldn't recommend it. In the tank there are blocks of material and Acetone. These absorb the Acetylene allowing it to be charged to 300 PSI. If the Acetone (it is in liquid form) has leaked out the Acetylene could explode if the cylinder is recharged. Acetylene pressure is RED LINED at 35PSI.
That would be acetone.
Most of them contain acetone.
Acetone is a chemical compound and not just a single substance. It is colorless, has a distictive smell and is flammable.
Examples (gases dissolved in liquids): oxygen in water or blood, carbon dioxide in water, acetylene in acetone, etc.
Many gases are filled in cylinders and include nitrogen, Carbon Dioxide, Helium, Hydrogen, Argon, Acetylene etc. Small cylinders that are extremely portable include butane etc.