Properties and Applications:
Hydrocarbons are widely used as fuels both consumer-based and industrial, and as chemical feedstock. Many hydrocarbons also find application as solvents. The main risk of high concentrations of hydrocarbons is flammability, though some are also toxic and carcinogenic.
Physical Properties:
Some representative compounds are shown in the table below
Compounds |
Formula |
LEL (% v/v) |
BP (oC) |
Acetylene |
HC=CH |
2.5 |
-84 |
Butane |
CH3(CH2)2CH3 |
1.6 |
0.5 |
Methane |
CH4 |
5 |
-162 |
Propane |
CH3CH2CH3 |
2.1 |
-42.1 |
Propylene |
CH3CH=CH2 |
2.0 |
-47.6 |
Steri-Trac® HC Monitor
Availability: Special order
Specifications:
Sensor Type Infrared
Range: 0 – 100% LEL
Resolution: 1 % LEL
Temp Range: -20 to +50 oC
Response time (t90): <30 s
See also ChemDAQ’s VOC monitors for monitoring ppb & ppm concentrations of hydrocarbons and other VOCs.
Notes:
- Sensor responds to hydrocarbons only. It does not respond to flammable gases or vapors that do not contain carbon-hydrogen bonds, for example hydrogen gas.
- The sensors can be calibrated for individual gases – contact ChemDAQ for more details.
- Specifications subject to change
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