Butane is a hydrocarbon that is used as fuel.
Butane is a hydrocarbon that can be used as fuel . This gas has a chained series of 4 carbon atoms that combine with hydrogen .
The main properties of butane are reflected in the term itself. The compositional element but- refers to the bond of the aforementioned 4 carbon atoms, while the suffix -ane reveals that these carbons are linked by a single bond.
Use of butane
Butane is usually pressurized or cooled to less than 1º C so that it can be stored as a liquid in tubes or cylinders that are marketed as a fuel source. However, as its storage and transportation involve various complications, its use is somewhat limited.
It should be noted that butane sold for residential use usually includes a combination of this hydrocarbon with ethane , isobutane and propane . As a domestic fuel, its use is usually limited to cooking or heating water.
Sometimes butane is confused with propane. However, it must be said that the latter is less dense and, compared to butane, has a somewhat higher price when it comes to home consumption.
Butane is sold in cylinders or bottles.
Air conditioning medium
It must be stated that in many homes around the world, such as, for example, in cities in Spain , butane is used as a means of air conditioning . Thus, that is the “engine” of the typical braziers that are placed under the table and that, with the help of “petticoats” give shape to what are called stretcher tables . These are identified by offering very pleasant heat while sitting.
This butane reaches homes in the form of cylinders that are directly taken to private homes by the delivery person on duty.
Risks of using butane
It is used so much that, sometimes, disasters arise from it. In fact, more than because of it because of the state of the facilities through which it circulates. Thus, due to this circumstance, there are various butane gas leaks that end in fires and explosions of a certain magnitude during the winter months, which is when it is used more to cope with the low temperatures that are recorded.
Like other gases used in homes, a particular fragrance is added to butane so that people can notice any leaks. The thing is that, in its natural state, butane has no smell and also no color.
Contact with butane involves various risks. If this hydrocarbon touches the skin , it causes freezing. If inhaled, on the other hand, it can cause anything from a feeling of drowsiness to loss of consciousness. It should also be noted that a butane leak can cause an explosion and subsequent fire.
A shade of orange
In the same way, it must be stated that within the world of fashion we talk about the color butane .
This attempts to identify the orange that has the same tone as that of the bottles used in homes.