Methane - Bulk
CH4
Methane is separated from natural gas in a cryogenic cold box. It is filled into tube skids for international transport. Skids are approved by DOT, TC, RID / ADR, AAR-600and IMO.
Standard Specifications
| Purity / Assay Impurities (Mol ppm) | 2.5 99.5% |
|---|---|
| Nitrogen | < 2000 |
| Oxygen | < 500 |
| Other Hydrocarbons | < 3000 |
| Moisture | < 10 |
| Total Impurities | < 5000 |
Standard Container Sizes and Fill Volumes
| Container Information |  |
|---|---|
| Type | Tube Skid |
| Contents (@ approx. 165 bar) | 3,900m3 |
Technical Information
| Technical Data | Shipping Information | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 16.043 | Shipping Name | Methane, compressed |
| Liquid Density (kg/m³) | 422.6 | Hazard Class | 2.1 |
| Gas Density (kg/m³) | 1.189 | UN No. | UN 1971 |
| Boiling point (°C) | -161.6 | Hazard Label | Flammable gas |
| Specific Volume (m³/kg) | 1.48 | CAS No. | 630-08-0 |
| Vapour Pressure (bar.a @ 20°C) | N/A | ||
| Valve Outlet | CGA 1350 |