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Compressed Natural Gas
Abbreviation
CNG
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https://energyeducation.ca/encyclopedia/Compressed_natural_gas
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Main Product
Natural Gas
Segment
Extractive Industry Products
Main-Family
Fossil Hydrocarbons
Sub-Family
Gaseous Feedstock
Physical State

Gas

Description

Compressed Natural Gas or CNG is simply Natural Gas mainly comprised of Methane that is stored under high pressure (while remaining in its gaseous form), mainly as a means to transport it, or as storage for later use as vehicle fuel. In this form it remains clear, odourless, and non-corrosive. CNG is used widely as an alternative fuel for vehicles as it has a fairly high octane rating. CNG is not to be confused with Liquified Natural Gas (LNG), which has been turned into a liquid —and must be at very low temperatures. Although it's still in its gaseous form, Compressed Natural Gas is under more pressure and thus takes up a smaller volume than ordinary Natural Gas (but more volume than LNG).

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logo CAS Number
74-82-8
logo EC Number
200-812-7
logo ECHA InfoCard
100.000.73
Chemical Data
Chemical Formula

CH4

Molecular Weight (g/mol)
16.043
Boiling Point (°C)
-161.5
Melting Point (°C)
-182.456
Specific Gravity
0.55
Crude Data
API Gravity
123.92
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