| Thermal Properties | Physical Properties | Safety Properties |
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What is the approximate percentage of methane in natural gas?
85-90%
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What does natural gas in its natural state smell like?
Nothing, it's odorless.
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What is the additive called to make a leak noticeable?
Mercaptan
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What is the heating value?
38 MJ (megajoules) per cubic meter
OR 1050 BTUs (British Thermal Units) per cubic foot |
If you were to taste natural gas (in natural state), what would it taste like?
Nothing, it has no taste in its natural state.
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What is one of the most effective ways to prevent corrosion of natural gas pipes?
Cathodic Protection
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What is the lower explosive limit? (LEL)
5%
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What is the state of natural gas? Solid, liquid, gaseous?
Gaseous
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What is the most feasible way to transport gas safely?
International or intrastate pipelines or
liquid gas state (-260°F) |
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What is the upper explosive limit? (UEL)
15%
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If natural gas was released into a room, would it rise or fall?
Rise, it is lighter than air by 30%.
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What device can help notice if a gas appliance is not burning gas properly?
Carbon monoxide detector
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What is natural gases ignition temperature?
1100-1200°F
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What color flame does natural gas produce?
Blue
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