Combustion of Methanol

2CH₃OH + 3O₂ → 2CO₂ + 4H₂O

Descripción general

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.

Participantes

Rol	Sustancia	Coeficiente	Estado
Reactivo	Methanol CH₃OH	2	(l)
Reactivo	Oxygen O	3	(g)
Producto	Carbon Dioxide CO₂	2	(g)
Producto	Water H₂O	4	(l)

Ejemplo cotidiano

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

Importancia industrial

Las pilas de combustible de metanol se están desarrollando para electrónica portátil y vehículos. Las pilas de combustible de metanol directo (DMFC) convierten el metanol en electricidad sin combustión.

Propiedades

Tipo: Combustion
Reversible: No
Energía: Exotérmico
ΔH: -1452,0 kJ/mol

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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.