Difference between revisions of "Butane"
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| − | [[Image:Butane.gif|frame|The butane molecule]]Butane is quite | + | [[Image:Butane.gif|frame|The butane molecule]]Butane is quite similar to [[propane]], but with a slightly lower [[stoichiometric]] value of 3.23%. Pure butane is found in lighter refill canisters. |
Butane has a lower vapor pressure than propane, and its boiling point is -0.5°C (31.1°F), so it won't work well in low temperatures. It is most easily used the same way as [[aerosol]] fuels. | Butane has a lower vapor pressure than propane, and its boiling point is -0.5°C (31.1°F), so it won't work well in low temperatures. It is most easily used the same way as [[aerosol]] fuels. | ||
Revision as of 22:38, 4 March 2006
The butane molecule
Butane is quite similar to propane, but with a slightly lower stoichiometric value of 3.23%. Pure butane is found in lighter refill canisters.
Butane has a lower vapor pressure than propane, and its boiling point is -0.5°C (31.1°F), so it won't work well in low temperatures. It is most easily used the same way as aerosol fuels.
Disposable canisters with mixtures of butane, propane and (sometimes) isobutane is sold for camping gear and blowtorches, this gas evaporates at lower temperatures and can be used in cold weather.
