Combustion of Methanol

2CH₃OH + 3O₂ → 2CO₂ + 4H₂O

Übersicht

Methanol burns in air with a nearly invisible pale blue flame, making methanol fires extremely dangerous because they are hard to see. This was a particular hazard in early Indianapolis 500 racing, where methanol-fueled cars sometimes caught fire without visible flames.

Teilnehmer

Rolle	Substanz	Koeffizient	Zustand
Reaktant	Methanol CH₃OH	2	(l)
Reaktant	Oxygen O	3	(g)
Produkt	Carbon Dioxide CO₂	2	(g)
Produkt	Water H₂O	4	(l)

Alltägliches Beispiel

Methanol is used as fuel in camping stoves, RC cars, and was the standard fuel for IndyCar racing until the switch to ethanol.

Industrielle Bedeutung

Methanol fuel cells are being developed for portable electronics and vehicles. Direct methanol fuel cells (DMFCs) convert methanol to electricity without combustion.

Eigenschaften

Typ: Combustion
Reversibel: Nein
Energie: Exotherm
ΔH: -1452,0 kJ/mol

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Combustion of Methanol?

The balanced equation is: 2CH₃OH + 3O₂ → 2CO₂ + 4H₂O.

What type of reaction is Combustion of Methanol?

Combustion of Methanol is a combustion reaction.

Is Combustion of Methanol exothermic or endothermic?

Combustion of Methanol is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -1452.0 kJ/mol.