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Powerjet Propylene
Powerjet Propylene (C3H6)Features
- colourless fuel gas with a naturally pungent smell
- similar to propane but has a double bond which gives it a combustion advantage
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non-toxic (but may cause dizziness in high concentrations)
Application and use
- can be used for heating and cutting in place of propane (but is generally less economical)
- widely used as a fuel gas for the High Velocity Oxygen Fuel (HVOF) processes, because of the higher heat of combustion and flame temperature
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widely used in the chemical and plastics industries
Please note:
The following hazards are associated with Powerjet propylene:
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highly combustible, having explosive limits in the air of between 2% and 10.5% by volume
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will ignite and burn instantly from a spark or piece of hot metal
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requires minimal energy to ignite in oxygen
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heavier than air so will collect in ducts, drains and low-lying levels, forming an explosion hazard
