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[[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. | [[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), | + | Butane has a lower vapor pressure than propane, and its boiling point is -0.5°C (31.1°F), limiting it to higher temperature environments. 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. | 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. | ||
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Revision as of 20:02, 4 February 2007
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), limiting it to higher temperature environments. 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.
