Liquified Natural Gas
Chemical FormulaCH₄ (Methane)
State at Standard ConditionsGas
Boiling Point at Standard Pressure-161.6°C (-258.9°F)
Density at Standard Conditions0.415 kg/m³ (25.8 lb/ft³)
Density as Liquid at -162°C431 kg/m³ (26.9 lb/ft³)
Heat of Vaporization50.1 kJ/mol
Energy Content (Lower Heating Value)Approximately 55 MJ/kg
Energy Content (Lower Heating Value)Approximately 24 MJ/liter
Autoignition Temperature540°C (1004°F)
Flash PointApproximately -196°C (-321°F)
OdorOdorless
ColorColorless
FlammabilityHighly Flammable
Explosion Limits in Air5-15% by Volume
Critical Temperature-82.2°C (-116°F)
Critical Pressure4.6 MPa (46 bar or 667 psi)

Color Skin