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Methaan
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| CAS | 74-82-8 |
|---|---|
| EC | 200-812-7 |
| UN | 1971 |
| Formule | CH4 |
| Molaire massa | 16,043 g/mol |
| OEG (LEL) | 4,4 % vol |
| BEG (UEL) | 17,0 % vol |
| Zelfontbrandingstemperatuur | 600 °C |
| Temperatuurklasse | T1 |
| Gasgroep | IIA |
| Relatieve dichtheid van het gas of de damp (lucht = 1) | 0,554 |
| GHS | Gevaar · H220 |
Methane is a one-carbon compound in which the carbon is attached by single bonds to four hydrogen atoms. It is a colourless, odourless, non-toxic but flammable gas. Methane is a colorless odorless gas. It is also known as marsh gas or methyl hydride. It is easily ignited.