Description

Natural Gas, Methane Fraction CAS NO 125826-28-0 is a highly purified, gaseous hydrocarbon stream primarily composed of methane, the principal component of natural gas. This product is essential as a clean-burning fuel source and a critical feedstock for chemical synthesis across numerous industries. It is specifically required by sectors such as power generation, industrial manufacturing, and petrochemical production for its consistent quality and reliable energy output.

Application

• Power Generation: Used as a primary fuel for gas turbines and combined-cycle power plants to produce electricity.
• Industrial Heating & Processing: Serves as a direct fuel for furnaces, kilns, boilers, and other high-temperature industrial processes.
• Chemical Feedstock: A fundamental raw material for producing synthesis gas (syngas), hydrogen, methanol, ammonia, and other derivatives.
• Residential & Commercial Fuel: Distributed via pipeline networks for heating, cooking, and water heating in buildings.
• Vehicle Fuel (CNG/LNG): Compressed or liquefied for use as a cleaner alternative fuel in transportation.
• Fuel Cell Technology: Reformed to generate hydrogen for use in stationary and mobile fuel cell applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Natural Gas, Methane Fraction
CAS No.	125826-28-0
Molecular Formula	Primarily CH₄
Molecular Weight	~16.04 g/mol (for Methane)
Synonyms	Methane-Rich Natural Gas; Pipeline-Quality Natural Gas; Dry Natural Gas; Fuel Gas Methane Fraction; Hydrocarbon Gas; Sweet Gas; Processed Natural Gas; LNG Feedstock
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Natural Gas, Methane Fraction is produced and analyzed to meet stringent pipeline and industrial specifications. Quality is assured through continuous monitoring of key parameters including composition, heating value, and impurity levels. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing the specific grade's composition and properties are available upon request to ensure compliance with your operational and safety standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. This product is a highly volatile, flammable gas and must be stored in approved pressure vessels (cylinders, tanks, or pipelines) in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Storage areas must comply with all local and national regulations for flammable gases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless Gas
Odor	Odorless (typically odorized for safety)
Methane (CH₄) Content	≥ 85% mol (Typical range: 85-99%)
Higher Heating Value (HHV)	~ 1000 - 1100 BTU/scf (Contact for exact)
Water Vapor Content	< 7 lb/MMscf (or per pipeline spec)
Hydrogen Sulfide (H₂S)	< 4 ppmv
Total Sulfur	< 10 ppmv
Oxygen Content	< 0.2 % mol

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.