Propane

=Propane=


 * Propane** is a three-carbon alkane with the molecular formula C3H8, normally a gas, but compressible to a transportable liquid.

This is the ball and stick model of propane. Propane (C 3 H 9 ) is a natural gas which can be used to power grills, ovens, and hot water heaters. It is stored in steel cylinders as a liquid with room for the vapors above the liquid. Propane users help to reduce ozone depletion because of its ability to replace hydro fluorocarbons refrigerants. Propane is a three-carbon alkane. Liquid petroleum gas is vehicle fuel. A 9.1 kg propane cylinder.

**Uses**
The advantage of propane in cars is its liquid state at a moderate pressure. This allows fast refill times, affordable fuel tank construction, and ranges comparable to (though still less than) gasoline. Uses of Propane:
 * 1) Patio Heaters
 * 2) [[image:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e4/Propane-3D-balls-B.png/100px-Propane-3D-balls-B.png width="200" height="127" align="right"]] Dryers
 * 3) Water Heaters
 * 4) Grilling
 * 5) Generators
 * 6) Fireplaces
 * 7) Hot Tubs

Propane is tasteless, colorless, and odorless. When mixed with the proper amount of air it can burn.

//**A Brief History of Propane**// About 100 years ago, Dr. Walter O. Snelling was a revered chemist that had concentrated on explosives and was currently working with the US Bureau of Mines. He was called upon to further investigate some unknown vapors. The vapors were being emitted from a gas tank in a Ford Model T. After capturing some of the gas he went back to his office to conduct some research. He had found that the gas that he had contained was highly volatile and were forcing the cork on the jug to pop off. This happened more than once. His first measure of business was to divide the gas into liquid components. After doing so he discovered that propane was one of the main actors in the gas. It was not long before the propane was being commonly used for cooking, metal cutting, and lighting. More recently, in 1990, propane was listed as a clean fuel in the Clean Air Act. Six years later the Propane Education and Research Act (PERA), was signed into law. Their mission was/is to encourage safe and efficient use of of propane. Currently, propane is a $10 billion industry in the U.S.A. while consuming more that 15 billions gallons each year. And, around 8% of people depend on their propane for common uses in their home. Lastly, is has become the most prevalent alternative fuel, powering 13 million vehicles.