Description

Natural Gas CAS NO 8006-14-2 is a naturally occurring, complex mixture of hydrocarbon gases, primarily methane, used as a fundamental energy source and chemical feedstock. Its importance lies in its high energy density, relative abundance, and versatility across power generation, heating, and industrial manufacturing. This product is essential for industries including power utilities, petrochemicals, fertilizer production, and as a cleaner-burning alternative fuel for transportation and residential use.

Application

• Power Generation: Primary fuel for gas-fired power plants and combined heat and power (CHP) systems.
• Industrial Heating & Processing: Used as a direct fuel for furnaces, kilns, boilers, and in manufacturing processes like glass and steel production.
• Chemical Feedstock: Critical raw material for the production of hydrogen, ammonia, methanol, and other basic chemicals.
• Residential & Commercial Use: Supplied for space heating, water heating, cooking, and commercial building climate control.
• Transportation Fuel (CNG/LNG): Compressed (CNG) or liquefied (LNG) for use in vehicles, offering lower emissions than traditional fuels.
• Fertilizer Production: Key component in the Haber-Bosch process for synthesizing ammonia, a precursor to nitrogen-based fertilizers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Natural Gas
CAS No.	8006-14-2
Molecular Formula	Complex mixture; primarily CH₄
Molecular Weight	N/A (Mixture)
Synonyms	Fossil Gas; Marsh Gas; Methane-Rich Gas; Fuel Gas; NG; Pipeline Gas; CNG (Compressed Natural Gas); LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas); SNG (Synthetic Natural Gas); Town Gas (historical)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Natural Gas supply is managed under stringent quality assurance protocols to ensure consistent composition, calorific value, and compliance with pipeline and end-use specifications. Quality is monitored against key parameters including methane content, higher heating value (HHV), and impurity levels (e.g., sulfur compounds). Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing composition and critical specifications are available and align with regional standards such as GPA, ISO, and ASTM.

Storage

As a highly volatile and gaseous mixture under standard conditions, natural gas is stored and transported under pressure in specialized containers or via dedicated pipeline systems. For compressed (CNG) or liquefied (LNG) forms, store in approved, properly maintained pressure vessels or cryogenic tanks designed for the specific phase and pressure. Systems must be located in well-ventilated areas, protected from physical damage, ignition sources, and excessive heat. Regular inspection and maintenance of storage and delivery infrastructure are mandatory.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless Gas
Odor	Odorless (Odorant typically added for safety)
Primary Component (Methane)	70 - 99% (Varies by source)
Higher Heating Value (HHV)	~950 - 1150 BTU/SCF (Typical Range)
Wobbe Index	Specification available upon request
Total Sulfur Content	< 10 ppm (Typical pipeline quality)
Water Dew Point	< -20 °C (To prevent hydrate formation)
Hydrogen Sulfide (H₂S)	< 4 ppm (Typical)

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