Description:
Ethylene (C2H4) is a colorless, flammable, and slightly sweet-smelling gas that plays a crucial role in industrial, agricultural, and chemical processes. As an unsaturated hydrocarbon, ethylene is highly reactive and is widely used in the production of plastics, chemicals, and in various agricultural applications. It is also a key plant hormone involved in regulating fruit ripening and plant growth.
Product Features:
- Chemical Formula: C2H4
- Molecular Weight: 28.05 g/mol
- Physical Properties: Colorless, flammable gas with a faint, sweet odor; density of approximately 1.178 g/L at room temperature and atmospheric pressure.
- Melting Point: -169.4 °C (-272.9 °F)
- Boiling Point: -103.7 °C (-154.7 °F)
- Reactivity: Highly reactive; participates in a wide range of chemical reactions, including polymerization, combustion, and various chemical syntheses.
Applications:
- Used in the production of polyethylene and other plastics, where ethylene is a key building block for manufacturing products such as bottles, containers, and packaging materials.
- Widely applied in the chemical industry for the synthesis of other chemicals, such as ethylene oxide, ethylene glycol, and acetaldehyde.
- Used in agriculture, particularly for fruit ripening and promoting uniform ripening in fruits like bananas, tomatoes, and avocados.
- Essential for the production of synthetic rubber, which is used in tires, footwear, and automotive components.
- Employed in the oil and gas industry for producing a variety of chemicals and as a fuel in certain applications.
- Used in industrial processes such as welding, where it can act as a reducing agent in certain reactions.
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