Isopentane is a colorless, flammable liquid with a mild gasoline odor.
Applications
Applications of isopentane include the following:
- Used as a closed loop in geothermal power production to drive turbines
- Used with dry ice or liquid nitrogen to freeze tissues for cryosectioning
Grade 2 | Grade 2.5 | |
---|---|---|
Purity | 99.0% | 99.5% |
Other Hydrocarbons | < 1 % | < 0.5% |
Sulfur | < 1 ppmv | < 1 ppmv |
Moisture | < 5 ppmv | < 5 ppmv |
Total Impurities | < 1 % | < 0.5% |
**Moisture level guaranteed only when Electronic Fluorocarbons prepares the cylinders.
All concentrations are on a mol/mol basis unless otherwise stated.
This product is analyzed liquid phase.
Assay excludes Nitrogen.
Product sold on the basis of total impurities. Individual impurities may vary slightly.
Chemical & Physical Properties | |
Molecular Weight | 72.15 |
Pressure @ 100° F | 20.1 psia |
Flammability Limits | 1.4 – 7.6% in Air |
Valve Outlet | CGA 510 LB CGA 170 |
Shipping Information | |
DOT Name | Pentanes |
Hazard Class | 3 |
DOT No. | UN 1265 |
Packing Group |
I |
DOT Label | Flammable Liquid |
CAS No. | 78-78-4 |
Cylinder Size | Fill Weight (lbs) |
1/2 ton | 570 |
LP30 | 136 |
LP15 | 80 |
LP05 | 27 |
LP01 | 7 |
49L/Size 300 | 60 |
44L/Size 200 | 50 |
16L/Size 80 | 19 |
7L/Size 35 | 8 |