12-10176. Water Gas [Archived]

Nomenclature

Blue gas.

Description and references

Obtained by blowing steam through incandescent coke. Composition: 6% CO2; 42% CO; 51% H2; 1% N2.

Caution

Asphyxiant.

Use

In the manuf of ammonia as source of hydrogen.

Status

This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update.