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 SheetMolecular Properties | |
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Chemical Name | Ethylene |
Molecular Formula | C2H4 |
Molecular Weight | 28.05 |
Technical Properties | |
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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 | ||
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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.