Combustion of Methanol

2CH3OH + 3O2 → 2CO2 + 4H2O

Visão geral

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

Papel Substância Coeficiente Estado
Reagente Methanol CH₃OH 2 (l)
Reagente Oxygen O 3 (g)
Produto Carbon Dioxide CO₂ 2 (g)
Produto Water H₂O 4 (l)

Exemplo do cotidiano

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

Importância industrial

Estão a ser desenvolvidas células de combustível a metanol para eletrónica portátil e veículos. As células de combustível de metanol direto (DMFC) convertem o metanol em eletricidade sem combustão.

Propriedades

Tipo
Combustion
Reversível
Não
Energia
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.