Description
Product Name: Ethane C2H6 Gas – Hydrocarbon R170
CAS: 74-84-0
Purity: 99.9% ~ 99.999%
Product specifications: 4L/8L/10L/40L/47L/50L
Product form: Ethane C2H6 Gas – Hydrocarbon
Main use: Ethane C2H6 is primarily used for ethylene production through cracking.
Availability : In Stock
Certificate of Analysis
| Component | Unit | Specification |
| C2H6 | % | ≥99.999 |
| Oxygen | ppm | ≤ 3.0 |
| Nitrogen | ppm | ≤ 1.0 |
| Carbon Monoxide+ Carbon Dioxide | ppm | ≤ 2.0 |
| Other Hydrocarbons | ppm | ≤ 6.0 |
| Water | ppm | ≤ 3.0 |
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Applications and Industries
Ethane gas (C2H6) is a versatile hydrocarbon with significant applications in various industries. Its primary use is as a feedstock in the petrochemical industry, where it is “cracked” to produce ethylene, a key building block for plastics, antifreeze, and other products. Ethane also serves as a fuel source and refrigerant in specific applications.
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Ethylene Production:
Ethane is most notably used to produce ethylene through a process called steam cracking.
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Polymer Production:
Ethylene, derived from ethane, is then polymerized to create polyethylene, a common plastic used in countless products like plastic bags, bottles, and containers.
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Other Derivatives:
Ethylene can also be used to produce other chemicals like vinyl chloride (for PVC) and styrene (for polystyrene).
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Limited Use:
While ethane can be burned for energy, it’s more valuable as a feedstock in the petrochemical industry.
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Fuel for Camp Stoves:
Ethane is sometimes used as a fuel for camp stoves due to its flammability, lack of odor, and high calorific value.
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Not as Common as Other Fuels:
It’s less common as a fuel for heating homes and apartments compared to other options.
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Low-Temperature Applications:Ethane can be used as a refrigerant in low-temperature refrigeration systems, particularly in liquefied natural gas (LNG) production and storage.
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Suitable for Cryogenic Applications:
Its properties make it suitable for applications requiring very low temperatures.
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Antifreeze and Detergents:
Ethane is a component in the production of antifreeze and detergents.
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Food Industry:
In the food industry, ethane can be used to accelerate ripening in certain fruits.
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Synthetic Rubber:
Ethane, through its derivative ethylene, is used in the production of synthetic rubbers.
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Laboratory Use:In scientific research, liquid ethane is used in cryo-electron microscopy to vitrify water-rich samples.
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