Ethane
Ethane is a volatile hydrocarbon, with a boiling point of -88 C. It has only two Carbon atoms, and six Hydrogen atoms, making it the second smallest and most volatile hydrocarbon, after Methane.[1]
Ethane is a component of natural gas.[2] Once separated out it is typically stored and shipped under pressure, so it is a liquid. Purified components of natural gas, stored underpressure so they can be shipped as liquids, are referred to by the Petroleum industry as "liquid natural gas" (LNG).
Ethane is a feedstock for manufacturing ethylene and polyethylene.[1]
References
[edit | edit source]- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "ETHANE: What is ethane?" (PDF). Marcellus Shale Coalition. Retrieved 2026-05-05.
- ↑ "What Is Ethane (C₂H₆)? Properties, Uses & Comparison to Methane". Frontline Safety. Retrieved 2026-05-05.