Methane

Symbol: CH4

Category:

Industrial

Synonyms:

  1. Marsh Gas
  2. Methyl Hydride

Natural Forms:

Gas

Atmospheric %:

0.000179 % (1.79ppm)

Properties:

  1. Colorless
  2. Odorless
  3. Tasteless
  4. Flammable
  5. Soluble in alcohol and ether
  6. Slightly soluble in water
  7. Element in coal gas
  8. Found in air in coal mines
  1. Fuel
  2. Chemical industry when for producing Acetylene, Ammonia, Ethanol and Methanol
  3. For producing Carbon black, which is used in rubber, printing inks and electronic devices
  1. Chemical Industries
  2. Fuel
  3. Production of Carbon black
Gases:

Oxygen        Carbon Dioxide        Hydrogen

Acetylene

Equipment:

Safety Equipment