Description

Fuel Gases, Water Gas is a versatile industrial fuel gas mixture primarily composed of carbon monoxide and hydrogen, produced by passing steam over hot coke. This product is critical for providing high-temperature process heat and serving as a key chemical feedstock in energy-intensive manufacturing. It is essential for industries requiring efficient, on-demand combustion or synthesis gas for chemical production, such as metal processing, glass manufacturing, and chemical synthesis.

Application

• Industrial Heating & Metal Processing: Used as a fuel for furnaces, kilns, and forges in steel, iron, and non-ferrous metal production due to its high calorific value and clean combustion.
• Chemical Synthesis Feedstock: Serves as a primary source of hydrogen and carbon monoxide for the production of methanol, ammonia, and synthetic hydrocarbons via processes like Fischer-Tropsch.
• Glass & Ceramics Manufacturing: Provides precise, high-temperature flame control for melting and forming glass and ceramic products.
• Fuel for Gas Engines: Can be utilized in modified internal combustion engines or turbines for on-site power generation in industrial plants.
• Reducing Agent: Employed in metallurgical applications to reduce metal oxides to their pure metallic forms.
• Calibration & Laboratory Use: Used as a calibration gas mixture or reaction medium in research and development laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Fuel Gases, Water Gas
CAS No.	8021-92-9
Molecular Formula	Mixture (primarily CO, H₂)
Molecular Weight	N/A (Gas Mixture)
Synonyms	Water Gas; Blue Water Gas; Synthesis Gas (Syngas); Producer Gas (varies); Carbon Monoxide-Hydrogen Mixture; Coke Oven Gas (related); Coal Gas; Town Gas (historical).
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Fuel Gases, Water Gas is produced and analyzed under strict quality protocols to ensure consistent composition and performance for industrial applications. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) for each batch, specifying key parameters such as the ratio of carbon monoxide to hydrogen, total calorific value, and impurity levels (e.g., sulfur compounds, carbon dioxide). Our quality management system adheres to relevant industrial safety and purity standards to guarantee supply reliability and process compatibility.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. This product is highly volatile and gaseous. Cylinders must be stored upright in a well-ventilated, cool, dry area away from direct sunlight, heat sources, and oxidizing materials. Storage temperature should not exceed 50°C (122°F). Ensure area is free from ignition sources and posted with appropriate hazard signage. Keep container valve closed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless Gas
Odor	Characteristic, Faint
Main Components (Typical)	Carbon Monoxide (CO): 40-50% v/v Hydrogen (H₂): 45-55% v/v
Calorific Value (Typical)	10-12 MJ/m³
Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)	< 5% v/v
Nitrogen (N₂)	< 5% v/v
Total Sulfur (as H₂S)	< 20 mg/m³
Moisture (H₂O)	< 0.1 g/m³

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