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Propane

A colorless and odorless gas. Ethyl mercaptan is added to propane to give it a detectable odor. Propane weighs 4.2 pounds per gallon at 60 °Fahrenheit.

Dictionary Term

Propane

Definition

  • A colorless and odorless gas. Ethyl mercaptan is added to propane to give it a detectable odor. Propane weighs 4.2 pounds per gallon at 60 °Fahrenheit.

References

  • Balloon Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2024