Methane is colorless, odorless, tasteless and flammable. It is soluble in alcohol and ether, and slightly soluble in water. Methane is an element in coal gas and can be found in air in coal mines. It is an odorless liquid in its cryogenic form.
Applications
- As a fuel gas in Gas turbines and steam generators to generate electricity.
- As a Fuel gas in automobiles. Methane is a major constituent of CNG / LNG used to run the automobiles.
- As a fuel gas in gas generators.
- As rocket fuel in space craft industry.
- As a industrial component for manufacturing of Ammonia and fertilizers and explosives.
- As a calibration gas mixture when mixed with any Inert / carrier gas, to check and calibrate the laboratory or research grade instruments.
These are some of the common uses of Methane. There are various other ways in which Methane can be used in a particular industry or process.
Other names : |
Methane/CH4 |
MF: |
CH4 |
Formula weight : |
16.043 |
EINECS No: |
200-812-7 |
Place of origin: |
Shandong,China |
Grade Standard: |
Electron Grade, Industrial Grade |
Purity: |
99.9%-99.999% |
Appearance: |
Colorless |
Brand Name: |
LD /OEM |
Filling weight for 40L gas cylinder |
135bar/cylinder |
Valve: |
QF-90A CGA350 |
Boiling Point: |
-161.5 ºC |
Melting Point: |
-182.5 ºC |
Cylinder Type: |
GB/ISO/TPED Steel Cylinder |
Methane Gas Specification from our company
Specification |
99.9% |
99.99% |
99.999% |
Nitrogen |
<250 ppm |
<35 ppm |
<4 ppm |
Oxygen+Argon |
<50 ppm |
<10 ppm |
<1 ppm |
C2H6 |
<600 ppm |
<25 ppm |
<2 ppm |
Hydrogen |
<50 ppm |
<10 ppm |
<0.5 ppm |
Moisture (H2O) |
<50 ppm |
<15 ppm |
<2 ppm |
FAQ
1.What's your product price?
Because each gas price is depends on the market supply and demand, quantity and purity, it is difficult to give a fixed price. If you have any interested in each gas, pls give your details requirement. I could like to make an offer to you.
2.What's the min order?
Different products have different min order. Please don't hesitate to let me know your requirement.
3.What's the delivery time?
If the cylinder is in the stock, and only need to fill gas, the delivery is about 7-10 days ex work after receive the deposit.
If the cylinder need to customize, the delivery is about 15-35 days ex work after receive the deposit. That depends on the quantity.
4.How to check the gas quality?
Firstly, our cylinder will take a treatment (cleaning, drying, vacuum pumping, and replacement before filling gas. In this way, the cylinder inside is clear and dry. Secondly, we will take tests every treated cylinder to assure them inside purity. Thirdly, we will take a test for all of the gas after fill into cylinders. If the tested gas is not up to standard, we will produce it again and not release the faulty product to ex work. At last, we will supply you the gas testing qualified report .
5.All the cylinders can be recycled?
Usually seamless steel cylinder can be recycled to use in 20 years.
The disposable cylinder is only use for one time.
6.Shall we send back the cylinders to China to refill gas again?
Yes, when you ordered our cylinders, next time, you can send back the cylinders to fill gas again. You just need to tell us before you export. We will handle all the import customs clearance formalities.