View Full Version : Butane, C4H10, has a boiling point of -0.5 ?C (which is 31 ?F). Despite this, liquid
Njerishe
Aug 31, 2011, 07:00 PM
Butane, C4H10, has a boiling point of -0.5 ?C (which is 31 ?F). Despite this, liquid butane can be seen sloshing about inside a typical butane lighter, even at room temperature. Why isn't the butane boiling inside the lighter at room temperature?
smoothy
Aug 31, 2011, 07:15 PM
Its under pressure.
DrBob1
Aug 31, 2011, 07:33 PM
That's why the gas comes out when you Flick Your Bic!
jcaron2
Sep 1, 2011, 07:15 AM
I never realized the boiling point was so high. I need to make a mental note not to rely on a butane lighter for winter camping trips unless I plan to keep it in my pocket!
ma0641
Sep 9, 2011, 10:04 AM
You will see butane as a fuel in hot countries-India, Iran, South America but to use it in most of the US, you need to keep it warm. We used it in some chemical operations but had a steam pre-heater.