Methanol
Methanol is the simplest kind of alcohol, or methyl alcohol. This substance can be classified as one of the basic materials of petrochemical industry. In 2014, this substance was produced and consumed around 64 million tons in the whole world. Methanol is produced from synthesis gas, which is also produced from various sources, including natural gas (methane), coal, and liquid fuels.
Our Methanol Specification
| Property | Units | Test Method | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purity | Wt% | CALCULATED | 99.85 MIN |
| H2O | Wt% | ASTM E 203 | 0.1 MAX |
| Color | Apha | ASTM D 1209 | 5 MAX |
| Carbonisable | Apha | ASTME 346 | 5 MAX |
| Sp. Gr. a (20/20 °C) | --- | ASTM D 891 | 0.792-0.793 |
| Acidity (As CH3-COOH) | Wt % | ASTM D 1613 | 0.003 MAX |
| Alkalinity (As NH3) | Wt% | ASTM D 1614 | 0.003 MAX |
| Hydrocarbons | --- | ASTM D 1722 | Passes Test |
| Fe | Wt.ppm | ASTM D 1068 | 0.05 MAX |
| Chloride | Wt. ppm | ASTM D 512 80 | 0.2 MAX |
| Distillation Range | °C | ASTM D 1078 | 1 MAX. |
| Permanganate Time | Minutes | ASTM D 1363 | 50 MIN |
| Acetone | Wt % | ASTM E 346 | 0.003 MAX |
| Odour | --- | ASTM D 1296 | Non Residual |
| Non Volatile Matter | mor/100ml | ASTM D 1353 | 2 MAX. |
| Appearance | --- | - | Clear Free From Suapended Matter |
| Miscibility | --- | ASTM D 1722 | Passes Test |
Methanol
Methanol or methyl alcohol appears as a relatively volatile, colorless liquid with a pungent, slightly sweet odor similar to that of ethyl alcohol. It mixes well with water. The vapors are slightly heavier than air and may travel some distance to the source of ignition and back. Any vapor accumulation in confined spaces, such as buildings or sewers, may explode if ignited. Wood alcohol is used to manufacture chemicals, to remove water from automobile and aircraft fuels, as a solvent for paints and plastics, and as an ingredient in a wide variety of products.
Characteristics of methyl alcohol
- Biodegradability
- Solubility in water
- Energy carrier: It is much easier to store as a liquid than hydrogen and natural gas.
- Compatible with gasoline combustion engines: by making minimal changes in the structure of the engines and the infrastructures that carry and store liquid fuels
- Low combustion energy: its combustion energy is 15.6 kilojoules per liter and half of gasoline, while ethanol is 24 and gasoline is 33 millijoules per liter.
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