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SK energy's LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) is close to us,
such as home or restaurant.
About LPG
LPG stands for Liquefied Petroleum Gas.
It is made by liquidifying hydrocarbon mixture gases (carbon number at 4 or below) and can be usually categorized into propane and butane.
SK incheon petrochem's LPG SK incheon petrochem's LPG is a clean and good combustibility.
Difference between propane and butane
| Category | Propane | Butane |
|---|---|---|
| Usage | It is mainly used for heating or cooking at houses or restaurants. | It is frequently used in indoor cabinet heaters, automobile fuels, and portable gas ranges. |
| Evaporation features |
Since the boiling point of the liquid is -42℃, it will easily evaporate even at a low temperature during winter. Therefore, propane gas used at home can be stored outdoors even in winter. |
Since the boiling point of the liquid is -0.5℃, it is does not easily evaporate at a low temperature. In this regard, butane can be used indoors with a cabinet heater, for example, or an evaporating device like the one for a car can be installed. |
| Stability | The gas is 1.5 times heavier than air, so when there is a gas leak, it usually stays at the bottom, which raises the risk of explosion. |
The gas is 2 times heavier than air, so when there is a gas leak, it usually stays at the bottom, which raises the risk of explosion. |
| Caloric value | The caloric value of 1kg of propane is 11,079 kcal. | The caloric value of 1kg of butane is 10,927 kcal. |
