methane -- Critically Evaluated Thermophysical Property Data from NIST/TRC Web Thermo Tables (WTT) (2023)

Name: methane
Formula: CH4
Molar Mass: 16.043

methane -- Critically Evaluated Thermophysical Property Data from NIST/TRC Web Thermo Tables (WTT) (1)

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For this compound, WTT contains critically evaluated recommendations for:
(Please note that if more than 50 points are used for regression, only the 50 most-constraining points are reported)

  • Triple point temperature
    • Triple point temperature (Crystal 1, Liquid, and Gas)
      37 experimental data points
    • Triple point temperature (Crystal 2, Crystal 1, and Gas)
      5 experimental data points
  • Normal boiling temperature (Liquid and Gas)
    • Critical temperature (Liquid and Gas)
      28 experimental data points
      • Critical pressure (Liquid and Gas)
        26 experimental data points
        • Boiling temperature (Liquid in equilibrium with Gas) as a function of Pressure
          Pressure from 11.6961 kPa to 4599.2 kPa
          • Phase boundary pressure
            • Phase boundary pressure (Liquid in equilibrium with Gas) as a function of Temperature
              Temperature from 90.6942 K to 190.564 K
              50 experimental data points
            • Phase boundary pressure (Crystal 1 in equilibrium with Gas) as a function of Temperature
              Temperature from 49.55 K to 90.686 K
              28 experimental data points
            • Phase boundary pressure (Crystal 1 in equilibrium with Liquid) as a function of Temperature
              Temperature from 90.6861 K to 260.852 K
              47 experimental data points
          • Critical density (Liquid and Gas)
            20 experimental data points
            • Density
              • Density (Gas in equilibrium with Liquid) as a function of Temperature
                Temperature from 90.6942 K to 190.564 K
                50 experimental data points
              • Density (Liquid in equilibrium with Gas) as a function of Temperature
                Temperature from 90.6942 K to 190.564 K
                50 experimental data points
              • Density (Gas) as a function of Temperature and Pressure
                Temperature from 90.6942 K to 625 K
                Pressure from 1 kPa to 4599.2 kPa
                50 experimental data points
              • Density (Liquid) as a function of Temperature and Pressure
                Temperature from 90.6942 K to 190.564 K
                Pressure from 1 kPa to 1000000 kPa
                50 experimental data points
            • Isobaric coefficient of expansion
              • Isobaric coefficient of expansion (Liquid) as a function of Temperature and Pressure
                Temperature from 90.6942 K to 190.564 K
                Pressure from 1 kPa to 1000000 kPa
              • Isobaric coefficient of expansion (Gas) as a function of Temperature and Pressure
                Temperature from 90.6942 K to 625 K
                Pressure from 1 kPa to 4599.2 kPa
            • Isothermal compressibility
              • Isothermal compressibility (Liquid) as a function of Temperature and Pressure
                Temperature from 90.6942 K to 190.564 K
                Pressure from 1 kPa to 1000000 kPa
              • Isothermal compressibility (Gas) as a function of Temperature and Pressure
                Temperature from 90.6942 K to 625 K
                Pressure from 1 kPa to 4599.2 kPa
            • Thermal pressure coefficient
              • Thermal pressure coefficient (Liquid) as a function of Temperature and Pressure
                Temperature from 90.6942 K to 190.564 K
                Pressure from 1 kPa to 1000000 kPa
              • Thermal pressure coefficient (Gas) as a function of Temperature and Pressure
                Temperature from 90.6942 K to 625 K
                Pressure from 1 kPa to 4599.2 kPa
            • 2nd virial coefficient (Gas) as a function of Temperature
              Temperature from 90.6942 K to 625 K
              50 experimental data points
              • 3rd virial coefficient (Gas) as a function of Temperature
                Temperature from 90.6942 K to 625 K
                45 experimental data points
                • Enthalpy of phase transition
                  • Enthalpy of phase transition (Crystal 1 to Liquid in equilibrium with Gas)
                    5 experimental data points
                  • Enthalpy of phase transition (Crystal 2 to Crystal 1 in equilibrium with Gas)
                    4 experimental data points
                • Enthalpy of vaporization or sublimation
                  • Enthalpy of vaporization or sublimation (Liquid to Gas) as a function of Temperature
                    Temperature from 90.6942 K to 190.564 K
                    13 experimental data points
                  • Enthalpy of vaporization or sublimation (Crystal 1 to Gas) as a function of Temperature
                    Temperature from 49.55 K to 90.686 K
                • Heat capacity at saturation pressure
                  • Heat capacity at saturation pressure (Crystal 2 in equilibrium with Gas) as a function of Temperature
                    Temperature from 6 K to 18.752 K
                    48 experimental data points
                  • Heat capacity at saturation pressure (Crystal 1 in equilibrium with Gas) as a function of Temperature
                    Temperature from 20.509 K to 90.686 K
                    31 experimental data points
                  • Heat capacity at saturation pressure (Liquid in equilibrium with Gas) as a function of Temperature
                    Temperature from 90.6942 K to 190.4 K
                    50 experimental data points
                • Heat capacity at constant pressure
                  • Heat capacity at constant pressure (Ideal Gas) as a function of Temperature
                    Temperature from 50 K to 5000 K
                    42 experimental data points
                  • Heat capacity at constant pressure (Gas) as a function of Temperature and Pressure
                    Temperature from 90.6942 K to 625 K
                    Pressure from 1 kPa to 4599.2 kPa
                    50 experimental data points
                  • Heat capacity at constant pressure (Liquid) as a function of Temperature and Pressure
                    Temperature from 90.6942 K to 190.564 K
                    Pressure from 1 kPa to 1000000 kPa
                    50 experimental data points
                • Enthalpy
                  • Enthalpy (Crystal 2 in equilibrium with Gas) as a function of Temperature
                    Temperature from 6 K to 18.752 K
                  • Enthalpy (Ideal Gas) as a function of Temperature
                    Temperature from 50 K to 5000 K
                • Entropy
                  • Entropy (Crystal 2 in equilibrium with Gas) as a function of Temperature
                    Temperature from 6 K to 18.752 K
                  • Entropy (Ideal Gas) as a function of Temperature and Pressure
                    Temperature from 50 K to 5000 K
                  • Entropy (Liquid in equilibrium with Gas) as a function of Temperature
                    Temperature from 90.6942 K to 190.564 K
                • Adiabatic compressibility
                  • Adiabatic compressibility (Liquid) as a function of Temperature and Pressure
                    Temperature from 90.6942 K to 190.564 K
                    Pressure from 1 kPa to 1000000 kPa
                  • Adiabatic compressibility (Gas) as a function of Temperature and Pressure
                    Temperature from 90.6942 K to 625 K
                    Pressure from 1 kPa to 4599.2 kPa
                • Pressure coefficient of enthalpy (Liquid) as a function of Temperature and Pressure
                  Temperature from 90.6942 K to 190.564 K
                  Pressure from 1 kPa to 1000000 kPa
                  • Joule-Thomson coefficient (Gas) as a function of Temperature and Pressure
                    Temperature from 90.6942 K to 625 K
                    Pressure from 1 kPa to 4599.2 kPa
                    • Speed of sound
                      • Speed of sound (Liquid in equilibrium with Gas) as a function of Temperature
                        Temperature from 90.6942 K to 190.564 K
                        50 experimental data points
                      • Speed of sound (Gas in equilibrium with Liquid) as a function of Temperature
                        Temperature from 90.6942 K to 190.564 K
                        44 experimental data points
                      • Speed of sound (Liquid) as a function of Temperature and Pressure
                        Temperature from 90.6942 K to 190.564 K
                        Pressure from 1 kPa to 1000000 kPa
                        50 experimental data points
                      • Speed of sound (Gas) as a function of Temperature and Pressure
                        Temperature from 90.6942 K to 625 K
                        Pressure from 1 kPa to 4599.2 kPa
                        50 experimental data points
                    • Refractive index (Liquid) as a function of Wavelength, Temperature, and Pressure
                      Wavelength from 488 nm to 632.8 nm
                      Temperature from 90.688 K to 189.416 K
                      50 experimental data points
                      • Surface tension (Liquid in equilibrium with Gas) as a function of Temperature
                        Temperature from 90.6942 K to 190.564 K
                        48 experimental data points
                        • Viscosity
                          • Viscosity (Liquid in equilibrium with Gas) as a function of Temperature
                            Temperature from 90.6942 K to 190.4 K
                            31 experimental data points
                          • Viscosity (Gas) as a function of Temperature and Pressure
                            Temperature from 90.6942 K to 625 K
                            Pressure from 0.1 kPa to 4599.2 kPa
                            50 experimental data points
                          • Viscosity (Liquid) as a function of Temperature and Pressure
                            Temperature from 90.6942 K to 190.564 K
                            Pressure from 0.1 kPa to 100000 kPa
                            158 experimental data points
                        • Thermal conductivity
                          • Thermal conductivity (Gas) as a function of Temperature and Pressure
                            Temperature from 90.6942 K to 625 K
                            Pressure from 1 kPa to 4599.2 kPa
                            50 experimental data points
                          • Thermal conductivity (Liquid) as a function of Temperature and Pressure
                            Temperature from 90.6942 K to 190.564 K
                            Pressure from 1 kPa to 1000000 kPa
                            304 experimental data points
                          • Thermal conductivity (Liquid in equilibrium with Gas) as a function of Temperature
                            Temperature from 90.6942 K to 190.4 K
                            5 experimental data points
                        • Enthalpy of formation (Gas)
                          2 experimental data points

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                          FAQs

                          What is the critical point for methane? ›

                          The gas methane, CH4, has a critical point at –82 °C and 46 atm.

                          What is the critical temperature pressure of methane in Fahrenheit? ›

                          SubstanceCritical temperatureCritical pressure
                          [°F][bar]
                          Methane-11746.5
                          Nitrogen (N)-232.634.0
                          Nitrous Oxide (N2O)97.472.3
                          28 more rows

                          What is the heat capacity of methane? ›

                          Constant pressure heat capacity of gas
                          Cp,gas (J/mol*K)Temperature (K)Reference
                          33.51200.Gurvich, Veyts, et al., 1989
                          35.69298.15
                          35.76300.
                          40.63400.
                          27 more rows

                          What is the entropy of methane? ›

                          , the entropy of methane is calculated to be 42.16 units at 25°.

                          What are the properties of methane? ›

                          Methane is lighter than air, having a specific gravity of 0.554. It is only slightly soluble in water. It burns readily in air, forming carbon dioxide and water vapour; the flame is pale, slightly luminous, and very hot. The boiling point of methane is −162 °C (−259.6 °F) and the melting point is −182.5 °C (−296.5 °F).

                          At what ppm is methane combustible? ›

                          The maximum concentration of a gas or vapor that will burn in air is defined as the Upper Explosive Limit (UEL).
                          ...
                          Lower and Upper Explosive Limits.
                          GasLELUEL
                          Isobutylene1.89.6
                          Isopropanol2.2
                          Methane517
                          Methanol6.736
                          72 more rows

                          What pressure can methane be stored at? ›

                          Moreover, methane can be stored in the physically adsorbed state [at a pressure of 3.5 MPa (500 psi)] at energy densities comparable to methane compressed at 24.8 MPa (3600 psi).

                          What temperature is refrigerant critical? ›

                          The critical point occurs at 31°C (88°F), which is below typical system condensing temperatures for part or all of the year, depending on the climate. Above the critical point the refrigerant is a transcritical fluid.

                          What is the critical temperature value? ›

                          Critical temperatures (the maximum temperature at which a gas can be liquefied by pressure) range from 5.2 K, for helium, to temperatures too high to measure. Critical pressures (the vapour pressure at the critical temperature) are generally about 40–100 bars.

                          At what pressure does methane become liquid? ›

                          In order to keep propane a liquid at room temperature (70° F or 21° C), it has to be held in a tank at a pressure of about 850 kPa. This can be accomplished with a strong metal tank. In contrast, to keep methane a liquid at room temperature requires a tank that can maintain a pressure of about 32,000 kPa.

                          What energy source is 90% methane? ›

                          Natural gas is composed of 70-90% methane, a potent greenhouse gas and major contributor to global warming.

                          What happens when methane is heated to high temperature 1500k? ›

                          Methane disintegrates completely at temperature higher than 1200 °C (= 1480 K) without any catalyst, as expected from the analytical study.

                          What is thermogenic methane? ›

                          Thermogenic methane is produced deep within the seafloor when organic material is degraded by the earth's heat. Biogenic methane is produced as a waste product when microorganisms called methanogenic archaea eat organic material; these microorganisms can only produce methane in reducing environments.

                          How much of pollution is methane? ›

                          Methane is the second most abundant anthropogenic GHG after carbon dioxide (CO2), accounting for about 20 percent of global emissions. Methane is more than 25 times as potent as carbon dioxide at trapping heat in the atmosphere.

                          How much energy does methane release? ›

                          Every mole of methane (16 g) releases 810 KJ of energy on burning. Combustion energetics can be estimated from the bond energies for all the classifications of fossil fuels.

                          What are the thermal properties of methane? ›

                          Chemical, Physical and Thermal Properties of Methane - CH4. Phase diagram included.
                          PropertyValueValue
                          Boiling Point111.51-259.0
                          Critical density10.1390.3156
                          Critical Pressure4.599245.39
                          Critical Temperature190.56-116.66
                          31 more rows

                          What are 3 facts about methane? ›

                          What follows are five basic facts about methane.
                          • Methane is a short-lived greenhouse gas and climate pollutant. ...
                          • Methane primarily is produced from human sources. ...
                          • Methane directly and indirectly degrades air quality. ...
                          • Methane causes serious damage to human health. ...
                          • It is urgent to regulate and curb methane emissions.
                          Nov 16, 2020

                          What are 3 sources of methane? ›

                          Sources of methane emissions
                          • Natural.
                          • Anthropogenic.
                          • Coal.
                          • Oil.
                          • Bioenergy.

                          What does 20 methane LEL reading mean? ›

                          20% LEL is the High Alarm, a distress signal. Not explosive yet. 100% LEL means the gas concentration has reached the lower explosive limit and became explosive.

                          What is 5% LEL methane in ppm? ›

                          E.g. Methane (CH4) L.E.L. = 5 % (=50000 ppm) and U.E.L.

                          What level of methane is explosive? ›

                          While any methane concentration within the flammability range has the potential to explode in the presence of an ignition source, a methane concentration of ~9.5% in air can produce the most damaging explosion.

                          At what temperature does methane explode? ›

                          Methane
                          Names
                          Flash point−188 °C (−306.4 °F; 85.1 K)
                          Autoignition temperature537 °C (999 °F; 810 K)
                          Explosive limits4.4–17%
                          Related alkanesMethyl iodide Difluoromethane Iodoform Carbon tetrachloride
                          62 more rows

                          At what temperature does methane decompose? ›

                          In the thermal decomposition of methane at temperatures from 880 to 1103 K, hydrogen and ethane are the only primary products. The rate of formation of ethane falls rapidly towards zero as the reaction progresses until ethane reaches a steady-state concentration.

                          What chemicals should not be stored with methane? ›

                          Methane reacts violently with OXIDIZING AGENTS (such as PERCHLORATES, PEROXIDES, PERMANGANATES, CHLORATES, NITRATES, CHLORINE, BROMINE and FLUORINE). Methane can react violently with boiling WATER and cold WATER. Liquefied Methane combined with liquefied OXYGEN can form an explosive mixture.

                          Which refrigerant has highest critical point temperature? ›

                          R-11 has the highest critical point temperature.

                          What is high critical temperature? ›

                          The critical temperature of a substance can be defined as the highest temperature at which the substance can exist as a liquid. At temperatures above the critical temperature, the substance in question (in its vapour/gaseous state) can no longer be liquified, regardless of the amount pressure applied to it.

                          Which refrigerant has highest critical point? ›

                          Ammonia has the highest critical point pressure.

                          What is the difference between critical temperature and temperature? ›

                          For a pure substance, the critical pressure is defined as the pressure above which liquid and gas cannot coexist at any temperature. The critical temperature for a pure substance is the temperature above which the gas cannot become liquid, regardless of the applied pressure.

                          What is critical temperature critical pressure and critical volume? ›

                          Critical constants are critical pressure, temperature, and volume. The volume of one mole of a gas volume liquefied at critical temperature is known as the critical volume (Vc) while the pressure required to liquefy the gas at critical temperature is called as the Critical pressure (pc).

                          What is the difference between critical point and critical temperature? ›

                          The critical point is the highest temperature and pressure at which a pure material can exist in vapor/liquid equilibrium. At temperatures higher than the critical temperature, the substance can not exist as a liquid, no matter what the pressure.

                          What is the critical temperature and pressure of methane? ›

                          METHANE
                          Molecular weight: 16.043Critical temperature:190.55 K
                          Melting point: 90.7 KCritical pressure:4.595 MPa
                          Normal boiling point:111.63 KCritical density:562.2 kg/m3
                          Normal vapor density:0.72 kg/m3(@273.15 K; 1.0135 MPa)
                          Feb 2, 2011

                          At what temperature is methane stored as a liquid? ›

                          Consider the following: Liquid hydrogen fuel used by the space shuttle must be stored at a temperature of -252.9°C—only about 20 degrees above absolute zero! Liquid methane, on the other hand, can be stored at the much warmer and more convenient temperature of -161.6°C.

                          At what temp does gas turn to liquid? ›

                          Condensation point is the temperature at which a gas starts changing into the liquid state. The condensation point of steam is 100-degree Celsius.

                          Who are the biggest methane producers in the world? ›

                          The world's five largest methane emitters (from all sources) are China, India, the United States, Russia and Brazil. Together, they are responsible for close to half of all methane emissions globally.

                          What is the biggest source of methane in the world? ›

                          According to the Global Methane Assessment published in 2021, methane emissions from livestock (including cattle) are the largest sources of agricultural emissions worldwide A single cow can make up to 99 kg of methane gas per year.

                          Does methane make the Earth hotter? ›

                          Earth's second most abundant greenhouse gas after carbon dioxide (CO2), methane is comparatively short-lived. Even so, methane plays a much greater role in warming the planet. Over a 100-year period, methane is 28 times more powerful than carbon dioxide at warming the earth.

                          What happens when methane is heated at 1000 degrees? ›

                          Methane when heated at 1000∘C in absence of air, decomposes into carbon black and hydrogen.

                          At what temperature does methane spontaneously combust? ›

                          Spontaneous ignition temperatures for stoichiometric methane-air mixtures are around 870 K (600°C) at atmospheric pressure and decrease to 660 K (390°C) at 1100 bar ignition pressure.

                          What does too much methane do to your body? ›

                          High levels of methane can reduce the amount of oxygen breathed from the air. This can result in mood changes, slurred speech, vision problems, memory loss, nausea, vomiting, facial flushing and headache. In severe cases, there may be changes in breathing and heart rate, balance problems, numbness, and unconsciousness.

                          What is the difference between microbial and thermogenic methane? ›

                          Thermogenic gas has a greater proportion of higher chain hydrocarbons (ethane, propane, butane, and pentane) relative to methane than microbial gas, which dominantly contains CH4 and CO2 (Schoell, 1980).

                          What are thermogenic properties? ›

                          Thermogenic, by definition, simply means an induction of heat. When it comes to your body, you use energy (i.e., calories) to produce heat. This is often referred to as metabolism or metabolic rate. Each person has a different metabolic rate – or how quickly or slowly calories are used.

                          How much methane is safe? ›

                          The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has no permissible exposure limit for methane, but the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's (NIOSH) maximum recommended safe methane concentration for workers during an 8-hour period is 1,000 ppm (0.1 percent).

                          How toxic is methane? ›

                          Methane is non-toxic and creates no hazard when inhaled in limited quantities; however, if large quantities of natural gas or methane is allowed to displace air, lack of oxygen may result in suffocation.

                          Do humans emit methane gas? ›

                          Between 30 and 62% of healthy subjects produce methane. Methane is produced exclusively through anaerobic fermentation of both endogenous and exogenous carbohydrates by enteric microflora in humans.

                          How much methane is in a human fart? ›

                          A typical fart is composed of about 59 percent nitrogen, 21 percent hydrogen, 9 percent carbon dioxide, 7 percent methane and 4 percent oxygen.

                          How many kWh does methane produce? ›

                          Electrical potential estimation was calculated with the assumption of 1 m3 biogas has a calorific value of 22 MJ, and 1 m3 methane is equal with 36 MJ. With assumption of electrical conversion efficiency of 35%, therefore 1 m3 biogas will yield 2.14 kWh (electricity) and 1 m3 methane will yield 10 kWh.

                          How much CO2 does burning methane produce? ›

                          44. So 16 grams of methane (one mole) when completely burned produces 44 grams of carbon dioxide (one “gram molecular weight” or mole).

                          What is the critical point for a gas? ›

                          The critical point is the temperature and pressure at which the distinction between liquid and gas can no longer be made.

                          What is the critical point of natural gas? ›

                          Critical point (32.17 °C, 48.72 bar), opalescence.

                          What is the critical pressure of methane in bar? ›

                          Chemical, Physical and Thermal Properties of Methane - CH4. Phase diagram included.
                          PropertyValueUnit
                          Critical density10.139kg/m3
                          Critical Pressure4.5992bar
                          Critical Temperature190.56°C
                          Critical Volume98.63m3/kg
                          31 more rows

                          What temperature is the critical point? ›

                          2.4.

                          The critical pressure and critical temperature of water and steam are 22.12 MPa and 647.14 K, respectively. Any boiler that operates below the critical point is called a subcritical boiler, and one that operates above the critical point is known as a supercritical boiler.

                          Which gas has highest critical pressure? ›

                          So, CO2 gas has the highest value of critical temperature among given gases.

                          What are acceptable levels of natural gas? ›

                          Hazardous Impurities

                          The NIOSH 8 hour exposure level is 10 ppm. A maximum allowable short-term exposure level, (STEL), of 50 ppm for 15 minutes is allowable, if no other exposure occurs.

                          Which gas has highest value for critical pressure? ›

                          Answer - CO2 gas has the highest value of critical temperature among given gases.

                          What is the percent of methane in air that will give 100% LEL? ›

                          We generally consider its LEL (lower explosive level) to be 5% by volume (5% bv). The mixture is too lean to burn if less than 5% methane is present. But at 5%, we can burn or explode if there is an ignition source. So we call 5% bv methane the same as 100% LEL.

                          At what pressure does methane explode? ›

                          Maximum explosion pressures for methane-air mixtures range from 1.1 to 1.6 bar for lean to 7.8–8.5 for stoichiometric mixtures in different vessels. KG value ranges from 78 to 92 bar m/s for stoichiometric mixture and 3–12 bar m/s for lean mixture.

                          How long does methane stay in the air? ›

                          Methane has a much shorter atmospheric lifetime than carbon dioxide (CO2) – around 12 years compared with centuries – but absorbs much more energy while it exists in the atmosphere. Methane also affects air quality because it can lead to ground level (tropospheric) ozone, a dangerous air pollutant.

                          How long does it take for methane to break down into co2? ›

                          After about 12 years, the methane is converted into carbon dioxide through hydroxyl oxidation.

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