Ethylene is the chemical compound with the formula C2H4. It is the simplest alkenes. Because it contains a carbon- carbon double bond, ethylene is called an unsaturated hydrocarbon or an olefin. It is extremely important in industry and also has a role in biology as a hormone. Ethylene is the most produced organic compound in the world.
Data Sheet| Molecular Properties | |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Ethylene |
| Molecular Formula | C2H4 |
| Molecular Weight | 28.05 |
| Technical Properties | |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colorless gas |
| Explosive Limits(V/V) | 3.05-28.6% |
| Boiling Point | -103.7 C |
| Melting Point | -169.2 C |
| Specific Gravity, 15 C Gas | 0.001178 |
| S. Ignition Point | 425 C |
| Flash Point | -136.1 C |
| Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Grade | Polymer Grade: Premium | Polymer Grade: First |
| Methane and ethane,%(v/v) | <=0.05 | <=0.1 |
| C3 and above, ml/m3 | <=10 | <=50 |
| Water, ml/m3 | <=1 | <=20 |
| Oxygen, ml/m3 | <=1 | <=5 |
| Carbon monoxide, ml/m3 | <=1 | <=5 |
| Ethylene,%(v/v) | >=99.95 | >=99.9 |
| Appearance | Colorless gas | Colorless gas |
| Carbon dioxide, ml/m3 | <=5 | <=20 |
| Acetylene, ml/m3 | <=5 | <=10 |
| Sulphur, mg/kg | <=1 | <=2 |
| Methanol, mg/kg | <=5 | Test if necessary |
| Hydrogen, ml/m3 | <=5 | - |
The product with a high purity and little impurity can be used to produce polyethylene, PVA, PVC, PS, EG and synthetic aldehyde. It is a high-quality basic raw material for organic synthesis.
In bulk. (Isotank or Drum)
Be pumped out of the plant via a pipe network or by means of a special vessel / tank truck.
Spherical tank, cryogenic normal pressure storage tank.