n-Butane (R600)
C4H10
n-Butane (R600) is supplied as a liquid under its own vapour pressure in cylinders and in T50 ISO containers for international transport as well as road trailers and rail cars. It is generally used in industrial refrigeration applications including LNG liquefaction. It also has applications as a heat transfer fluid in the geothermal industry.
Standard Specifications
(AGT International has multiple sources for n-butane, sample purities are shown below)
| Purity / Assay Impurities (mol) | N1.8 98% | N2.5 99.5% |
|---|---|---|
| n-Butane | > 98% | > 99.5% |
| Other Hydrocarbons | < 2.0% | < 0.5% |
| Oxygen and hydrogen | N.S | < 10ppm |
| Nitrogen | N.2 | < 100ppm |
| CO + CO2 | N.S | < 50ppm |
| 1,3 Butadiene | N.S | < 1ppm |
| Sulfur | < 1ppm | < 1ppm |
| Moisture | < 25ppm | < 10ppm |
| Mercury | < 10ng/Nm3 | < 10ng/Nm3 |
Standard Container Sizes & Fill Volumes
| Container Information |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | 20′ T50 ISO Container | 40′ T50 ISO Container | Road Trailer |
| Contents | 11,450kg | N/A | 18,800kg |
*Railcars also available (US only). Please contact us for details.
Technical Information
| Technical Data | Shipping Information | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 58.12 | Shipping Name | Butane |
| Liquid Density @ boiling point (kg/m³) | 601.3 | Hazard Class | 2.1 |
| Gas Density @ boiling point (kg/m³) | 2.71 | UN No. | UN 1011 |
| Boiling point (°C) | -0.5 | Hazard Label | Flammable liquid |
| Specific Volume (m³/kg) | 0.4 | CAS No. | 106-97-8 |
| Vapour Pressure (bar.a @ 25°C) | 2.44 |
Disclaimer: To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither AGT International, or any of its subsidiaries or associates, assumes any liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein.
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