6429. Natural Gas

Description and references

American natural gas consists of about 85% methane, 9% ethane, 3% propane, 2% nitrogen, 1% butane. Northern Texas gas contains more nitrogen, also sufficient helium to warrant commercial extraction.

Caution

Narcotic in high concns. Incomplete combustion can result in production of carbon monoxide.

Use

Fuel gas, in the manuf of hydrogen, methane, ammonia.